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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.76, 800.45 and 517.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.76, 800.45 and 517.49 is: 714.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.76 : 800.45 = 517.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.76/800.45 = 517.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.76x = 800.45 × 517.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.76x = 414,218.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,218.28/579.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.46

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