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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.94, 800.31 and 317.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.94, 800.31 and 317.95 is: 438.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.94 : 800.31 = 317.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.94/800.31 = 317.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.94x = 800.31 × 317.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.94x = 254,452.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,452.97/579.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.76

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