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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.78, 799.74 and 414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.78, 799.74 and 414.18 is: 571.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.78 : 799.74 = 414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.78/799.74 = 414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.78x = 799.74 × 414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.78x = 331,236.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,236.31/579.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.31

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