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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.68, 799.97 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.68, 799.97 and 317.72 is: 438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.68 : 799.97 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.68/799.97 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.68x = 799.97 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.68x = 254,160.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,160.88/579.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.45

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