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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.70, 799.93 and 327.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.70, 799.93 and 327.61 is: 452.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.70 : 799.93 = 327.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.70/799.93 = 327.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.70x = 799.93 × 327.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.70x = 262,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,062.25/579.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.07

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