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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.31, 799.44 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.31, 799.44 and 317.32 is: 437.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.31 : 799.44 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.31/799.44 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.31x = 799.44 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.31x = 253,680.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,680.49/579.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.90

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