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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.95, 800.33 and 317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.95, 800.33 and 317.97 is: 438.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.95 : 800.33 = 317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.95/800.33 = 317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.95x = 800.33 × 317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.95x = 254,479.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,479.34/579.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.80

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