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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.39, 800.24 and 439.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.39, 800.24 and 439.19 is: 606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.39 : 800.24 = 439.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.39/800.24 = 439.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.39x = 800.24 × 439.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.39x = 351,457.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,457.41/579.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.60

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