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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.19, 835.90 and 579.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.19, 835.90 and 579.30 is: 797.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.19 : 835.90 = 579.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.19/835.90 = 579.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.19x = 835.90 × 579.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.19x = 484,234.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,234.78/607.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.50

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