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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.79, 800.11 and 317.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.79, 800.11 and 317.81 is: 438.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.79 : 800.11 = 317.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.79/800.11 = 317.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.79x = 800.11 × 317.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.79x = 254,282.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,282.96/579.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.58

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