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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.69, 799.98 and 317.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.69, 799.98 and 317.71 is: 438.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.69 : 799.98 = 317.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.69/799.98 = 317.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.69x = 799.98 × 317.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.69x = 254,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,157.65/579.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.44

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