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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.22, 799.33 and 317.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.22, 799.33 and 317.23 is: 437.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.22 : 799.33 = 317.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.22/799.33 = 317.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.22x = 799.33 × 317.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.22x = 253,571.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,571.46/579.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.78

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