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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.98, 799.97 and 414.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.98, 799.97 and 414.38 is: 571.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.98 : 799.97 = 414.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.98/799.97 = 414.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.98x = 799.97 × 414.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.98x = 331,491.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,491.57/579.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.56

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