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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.21, 799.35 and 330.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.21, 799.35 and 330.54 is: 456.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.21 : 799.35 = 330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.21/799.35 = 330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.21x = 799.35 × 330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.21x = 264,217.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,217.15/579.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.17

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