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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.02, 798.97 and 461.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.02, 798.97 and 461.29 is: 636.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.02 : 798.97 = 461.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.02/798.97 = 461.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.02x = 798.97 × 461.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.02x = 368,553.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,553.72/579.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.52

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