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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.72, 800.03 and 317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.72, 800.03 and 317.76 is: 438.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.72 : 800.03 = 317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.72/800.03 = 317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.72x = 800.03 × 317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.72x = 254,217.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,217.53/579.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.52

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