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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.92, 800.28 and 314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.92, 800.28 and 314.36 is: 433.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.92 : 800.28 = 314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.92/800.28 = 314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.92x = 800.28 × 314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.92x = 251,573.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,573.65/579.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.81

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