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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.27, 799.44 and 317.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.27, 799.44 and 317.31 is: 437.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.27 : 799.44 = 317.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.27/799.44 = 317.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.27x = 799.44 × 317.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.27x = 253,670.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,670.31/579.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.91

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