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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.70, 799.98 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.70, 799.98 and 317.72 is: 438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.70 : 799.98 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.70/799.98 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.70x = 799.98 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.70x = 254,167.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,167.84/579.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.45

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