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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.51, 800.15 and 463.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.51, 800.15 and 463.41 is: 639.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.51 : 800.15 = 463.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.51/800.15 = 463.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.51x = 800.15 × 463.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.51x = 370,795.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,795.19/579.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.84

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