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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.92, 799.67 and 474.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.92, 799.67 and 474.21 is: 653.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.92 : 799.67 = 474.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.92/799.67 = 474.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.92x = 799.67 × 474.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.92x = 379,211.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,211.51/579.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.90

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