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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.01, 799.43 and 421.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.01, 799.43 and 421.93 is: 582.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.01 : 799.43 = 421.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.01/799.43 = 421.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.01x = 799.43 × 421.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.01x = 337,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,303.50/579.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.55

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