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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.16, 867.70 and 497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.16, 867.70 and 497.24 is: 744.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.16 : 867.70 = 497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.16/867.70 = 497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.16x = 867.70 × 497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.16x = 431,455.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,455.15/579.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.97

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