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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.21, 799.26 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.21, 799.26 and 317.22 is: 437.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.21 : 799.26 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.21/799.26 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.21x = 799.26 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.21x = 253,541.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,541.26/579.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.74

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