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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.36, 798.78 and 439.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.36, 798.78 and 439.62 is: 606.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.36 : 798.78 = 439.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.36/798.78 = 439.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.36x = 798.78 × 439.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.36x = 351,159.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,159.66/579.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.12

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