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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.21, 799.41 and 404.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.21, 799.41 and 404.43 is: 558.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.21 : 799.41 = 404.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.21/799.41 = 404.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.21x = 799.41 × 404.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.21x = 323,305.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,305.39/579.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.18

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