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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.84, 799.20 and 419.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.84, 799.20 and 419.94 is: 578.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.84 : 799.20 = 419.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.84/799.20 = 419.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.84x = 799.20 × 419.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.84x = 335,616.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,616.05/579.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.81

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