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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.72, 797.94 and 480.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.72, 797.94 and 480.36 is: 661.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.72 : 797.94 = 480.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.72/797.94 = 480.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.72x = 797.94 × 480.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.72x = 383,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,298.46/579.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.18

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