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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.12, 799.89 and 422.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.12, 799.89 and 422.25 is: 583.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.12 : 799.89 = 422.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.12/799.89 = 422.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.12x = 799.89 × 422.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.12x = 337,753.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,753.55/579.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.22

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