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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.08, 796.92 and 466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.08, 796.92 and 466.16 is: 641.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.08 : 796.92 = 466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.08/796.92 = 466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.08x = 796.92 × 466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.08x = 371,492.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,492.23/579.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.52

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