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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.46, 799.96 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.46, 799.96 and 402.66 is: 555.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.46 : 799.96 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.46/799.96 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.46x = 799.96 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.46x = 322,111.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,111.89/579.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.88

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