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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.63, 799.85 and 317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.63, 799.85 and 317.59 is: 438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.63 : 799.85 = 317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.63/799.85 = 317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.63x = 799.85 × 317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.63x = 254,024.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,024.36/579.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.25

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