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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.79, 799.83 and 413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.79, 799.83 and 413.82 is: 571.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.79 : 799.83 = 413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.79/799.83 = 413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.79x = 799.83 × 413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.79x = 330,985.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,985.65/578.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.86

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