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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.80, 800.52 and 405.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.80, 800.52 and 405.20 is: 559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.80 : 800.52 = 405.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.80/800.52 = 405.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.80x = 800.52 × 405.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.80x = 324,370.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,370.70/579.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.45

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