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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.54, 799.75 and 317.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.54, 799.75 and 317.55 is: 438.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.54 : 799.75 = 317.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.54/799.75 = 317.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.54x = 799.75 × 317.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.54x = 253,960.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,960.61/579.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.21

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