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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.02, 797.91 and 404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.02, 797.91 and 404.06 is: 556.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.02 : 797.91 = 404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.02/797.91 = 404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.02x = 797.91 × 404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.02x = 322,399.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,399.53/579.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.81

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