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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.44, 799.03 and 402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.44, 799.03 and 402.60 is: 555.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.44 : 799.03 = 402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.44/799.03 = 402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.44x = 799.03 × 402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.44x = 321,689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,689.47/579.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.17

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