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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.87, 800.22 and 317.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.87, 800.22 and 317.90 is: 438.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.87 : 800.22 = 317.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.87/800.22 = 317.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.87x = 800.22 × 317.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.87x = 254,385.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,385.94/579.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.69

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