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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.03, 797.06 and 505.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.03, 797.06 and 505.22 is: 695.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.03 : 797.06 = 505.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.03/797.06 = 505.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.03x = 797.06 × 505.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.03x = 402,690.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,690.65/579.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.46

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