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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.59, 799 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.59, 799 and 413.52 is: 570.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.59 : 799 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.59/799 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.59x = 799 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.59x = 330,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,402.48/579.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.06

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