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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.94, 789.98 and 479.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.94, 789.98 and 479.62 is: 660.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.94 : 789.98 = 479.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.94/789.98 = 479.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.94x = 789.98 × 479.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.94x = 378,883.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,883.86/573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.15

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