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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.61, 799.83 and 358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.61, 799.83 and 358.58 is: 494.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.61 : 799.83 = 358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.61/799.83 = 358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.61x = 799.83 × 358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.61x = 286,803.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,803.04/579.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.82

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