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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.72, 800.02 and 317.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.72, 800.02 and 317.74 is: 438.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.72 : 800.02 = 317.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.72/800.02 = 317.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.72x = 800.02 × 317.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.72x = 254,198.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,198.35/579.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.48

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