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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.81, 799.83 and 486.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.81, 799.83 and 486.66 is: 671.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.81 : 799.83 = 486.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.81/799.83 = 486.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.81x = 799.83 × 486.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.81x = 389,245.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,245.27/579.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.33

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