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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.60, 800.34 and 423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.60, 800.34 and 423.12 is: 584.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.60 : 800.34 = 423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.60/800.34 = 423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.60x = 800.34 × 423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.60x = 338,639.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,639.86/579.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.26

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