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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.23, 799.35 and 317.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.23, 799.35 and 317.26 is: 437.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.23 : 799.35 = 317.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.23/799.35 = 317.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.23x = 799.35 × 317.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.23x = 253,596.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,596.20/579.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.82

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