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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.08, 799.65 and 422.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.08, 799.65 and 422.61 is: 583.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.08 : 799.65 = 422.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.08/799.65 = 422.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.08x = 799.65 × 422.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.08x = 337,940.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,940.09/579.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.59

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