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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.18, 797.31 and 447.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.18, 797.31 and 447.94 is: 616.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.18 : 797.31 = 447.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.18/797.31 = 447.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.18x = 797.31 × 447.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.18x = 357,147.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,147.04/579.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.64

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