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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.24, 799.34 and 317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.24, 799.34 and 317.24 is: 437.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.24 : 799.34 = 317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.24/799.34 = 317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.24x = 799.34 × 317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.24x = 253,582.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,582.62/579.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.79

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