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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.59, 798.96 and 422.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.59, 798.96 and 422.11 is: 582.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.59 : 798.96 = 422.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.59/798.96 = 422.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.59x = 798.96 × 422.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.59x = 337,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,249.01/578.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.88

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