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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.68, 851.58 and 579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.68, 851.58 and 579.60 is: 800.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.68 : 851.58 = 579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.68/851.58 = 579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.68x = 851.58 × 579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.68x = 493,575.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,575.77/616.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.38

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