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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.88, 800.28 and 317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.88, 800.28 and 317.92 is: 438.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.88 : 800.28 = 317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.88/800.28 = 317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.88x = 800.28 × 317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.88x = 254,425.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,425.02/579.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.75

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