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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.54, 868.44 and 496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.54, 868.44 and 496.80 is: 744.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.54 : 868.44 = 496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.54/868.44 = 496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.54x = 868.44 × 496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.54x = 431,440.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,440.99/579.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.45

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