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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.68, 800.64 and 479.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.68, 800.64 and 479.43 is: 661.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.68 : 800.64 = 479.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.68/800.64 = 479.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.68x = 800.64 × 479.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.68x = 383,850.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,850.84/580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.04

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