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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.17, 799.18 and 327.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.17, 799.18 and 327.07 is: 451.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.17 : 799.18 = 327.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.17/799.18 = 327.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.17x = 799.18 × 327.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.17x = 261,387.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,387.80/579.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.31

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