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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.96, 800.42 and 481.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.96, 800.42 and 481.55 is: 664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.96 : 800.42 = 481.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.96/800.42 = 481.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.96x = 800.42 × 481.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.96x = 385,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,435.84/579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.59

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