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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.91, 800.28 and 317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.91, 800.28 and 317.94 is: 438.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.91 : 800.28 = 317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.91/800.28 = 317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.91x = 800.28 × 317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.91x = 254,441.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,441.02/579.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.76

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