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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.62, 799.89 and 317.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.62, 799.89 and 317.63 is: 438.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.62 : 799.89 = 317.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.62/799.89 = 317.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.62x = 799.89 × 317.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.62x = 254,069.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,069.06/579.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.34

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