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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.96, 798.72 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.96, 798.72 and 405 is: 557.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.96 : 798.72 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.96/798.72 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.96x = 798.72 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.96x = 323,481.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,481.60/579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.77

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