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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.61, 798.30 and 431.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.61, 798.30 and 431.98 is: 594.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.61 : 798.30 = 431.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.61/798.30 = 431.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.61x = 798.30 × 431.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.61x = 344,849.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,849.63/579.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.97

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