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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.93, 800.29 and 317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.93, 800.29 and 317.94 is: 438.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.93 : 800.29 = 317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.93/800.29 = 317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.93x = 800.29 × 317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.93x = 254,442.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,442.61/579.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.75

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