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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.03, 799.14 and 446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.03, 799.14 and 446.40 is: 616.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.03 : 799.14 = 446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.03/799.14 = 446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.03x = 799.14 × 446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.03x = 356,736.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,736.10/579.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.09

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