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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.58, 799.76 and 317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.58, 799.76 and 317.59 is: 438.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.58 : 799.76 = 317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.58/799.76 = 317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.58x = 799.76 × 317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.58x = 253,994.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,994.57/579.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.24

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