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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.08, 799.16 and 330.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.08, 799.16 and 330.41 is: 455.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.08 : 799.16 = 330.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.08/799.16 = 330.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.08x = 799.16 × 330.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.08x = 264,044.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,044.81/579.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.98

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