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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.21, 799.36 and 317.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.21, 799.36 and 317.26 is: 437.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.21 : 799.36 = 317.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.21/799.36 = 317.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.21x = 799.36 × 317.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.21x = 253,604.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,604.95/579.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.85

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