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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.82, 800.55 and 469.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.82, 800.55 and 469.78 is: 648.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.82 : 800.55 = 469.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.82/800.55 = 469.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.82x = 800.55 × 469.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.82x = 376,082.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,082.38/579.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.62

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