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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.13, 799.12 and 330.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.13, 799.12 and 330.42 is: 455.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.13 : 799.12 = 330.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.13/799.12 = 330.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.13x = 799.12 × 330.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.13x = 264,045.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,045.23/579.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.93

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