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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.62, 800.80 and 405.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.62, 800.80 and 405.74 is: 560.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.62 : 800.80 = 405.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.62/800.80 = 405.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.62x = 800.80 × 405.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.62x = 324,916.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,916.59/579.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.57

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