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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.76, 800 and 462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.76, 800 and 462.04 is: 637.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.76 : 800 = 462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.76/800 = 462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.76x = 800 × 462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.76x = 369,632
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,632/579.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.56

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