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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.44, 799.66 and 402.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.44, 799.66 and 402.42 is: 555.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.44 : 799.66 = 402.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.44/799.66 = 402.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.44x = 799.66 × 402.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.44x = 321,799.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,799.18/579.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.36

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