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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.27, 797.39 and 505.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.27, 797.39 and 505.47 is: 695.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.27 : 797.39 = 505.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.27/797.39 = 505.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.27x = 797.39 × 505.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.27x = 403,054.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,054.20/579.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.80

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