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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.30, 811.42 and 579.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.30, 811.42 and 579.18 is: 798.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.30 : 811.42 = 579.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.30/811.42 = 579.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.30x = 811.42 × 579.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.30x = 469,959.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,959.83/588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.85

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