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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.66, 799.94 and 317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.66, 799.94 and 317.68 is: 438.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.66 : 799.94 = 317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.66/799.94 = 317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.66x = 799.94 × 317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.66x = 254,124.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,124.94/579.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.40

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