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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.02, 799.34 and 439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.02, 799.34 and 439.16 is: 606.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.02 : 799.34 = 439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.02/799.34 = 439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.02x = 799.34 × 439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.02x = 351,031.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,031.96/579.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.26

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