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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.71, 799.49 and 422.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.71, 799.49 and 422.72 is: 582.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.71 : 799.49 = 422.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.71/799.49 = 422.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.71x = 799.49 × 422.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.71x = 337,957.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,957.47/579.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.97

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