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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.67, 799.96 and 330.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.67, 799.96 and 330.94 is: 456.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.67 : 799.96 = 330.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.67/799.96 = 330.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.67x = 799.96 × 330.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.67x = 264,736.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,736.45/579.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.70

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