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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.22, 799.08 and 421.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.22, 799.08 and 421.51 is: 581.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.22 : 799.08 = 421.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.22/799.08 = 421.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.22x = 799.08 × 421.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.22x = 336,818.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,818.21/579.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.51

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