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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.66, 799.94 and 317.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.66, 799.94 and 317.69 is: 438.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.66 : 799.94 = 317.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.66/799.94 = 317.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.66x = 799.94 × 317.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.66x = 254,132.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,132.73/579.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.42

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