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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.57, 799.81 and 317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.57, 799.81 and 317.59 is: 438.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.57 : 799.81 = 317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.57/799.81 = 317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.57x = 799.81 × 317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.57x = 254,009.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,009.66/579.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.27

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