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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.57, 799.79 and 317.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.57, 799.79 and 317.58 is: 438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.57 : 799.79 = 317.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.57/799.79 = 317.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.57x = 799.79 × 317.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.57x = 253,995.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,995.72/579.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.25

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