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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.24, 799.70 and 402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.24, 799.70 and 402.44 is: 555.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.24 : 799.70 = 402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.24/799.70 = 402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.24x = 799.70 × 402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.24x = 321,831.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,831.27/579.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.61

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