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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.99, 800.41 and 318.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.99, 800.41 and 318.01 is: 438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.99 : 800.41 = 318.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.99/800.41 = 318.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.99x = 800.41 × 318.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.99x = 254,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,535.59/579.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.86

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