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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.17, 798.50 and 473.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.17, 798.50 and 473.87 is: 653.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.17 : 798.50 = 473.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.17/798.50 = 473.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.17x = 798.50 × 473.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.17x = 378,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,385.20/579.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.32

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