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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.18, 799.47 and 423.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.18, 799.47 and 423.66 is: 584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.18 : 799.47 = 423.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.18/799.47 = 423.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.18x = 799.47 × 423.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.18x = 338,703.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,703.46/579.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.80

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