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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.83, 800.10 and 317.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.83, 800.10 and 317.81 is: 438.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.83 : 800.10 = 317.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.83/800.10 = 317.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.83x = 800.10 × 317.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.83x = 254,281.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,281.78/579.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.55

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