Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.38, 799.54 and 317.39
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 579.38, 799.54 and 317.39 is: 437.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
579.38 : 799.54 = 317.39 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
579.38/799.54 = 317.39/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
579.38x = 799.54 × 317.39 - Step 4: Simplify right side
579.38x = 253,761.21 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,761.21/579.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437.99
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