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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.71, 800.00 and 317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.71, 800.00 and 317.72 is: 438.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.71 : 800.00 = 317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.71/800.00 = 317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.71x = 800.00 × 317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.71x = 254,176.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,176.41/579.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.46

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