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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.34, 797.58 and 501.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.34, 797.58 and 501.66 is: 690.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.34 : 797.58 = 501.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.34/797.58 = 501.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.34x = 797.58 × 501.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.34x = 400,113.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,113.98/579.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.64

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