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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.85, 800.18 and 314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.85, 800.18 and 314.28 is: 433.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.85 : 800.18 = 314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.85/800.18 = 314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.85x = 800.18 × 314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.85x = 251,483.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,483.36/579.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.70

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