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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.09, 799.10 and 327.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.09, 799.10 and 327.01 is: 451.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.09 : 799.10 = 327.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.09/799.10 = 327.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.09x = 799.10 × 327.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.09x = 261,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,308.06/579.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.24

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