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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.73, 800.05 and 317.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.73, 800.05 and 317.74 is: 438.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.73 : 800.05 = 317.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.73/800.05 = 317.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.73x = 800.05 × 317.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.73x = 254,207.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,207.89/579.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.49

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