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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.42, 799.25 and 421.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.42, 799.25 and 421.84 is: 581.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.42 : 799.25 = 421.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.42/799.25 = 421.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.42x = 799.25 × 421.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.42x = 337,149.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,149.51/579.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.87

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