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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.02, 855.03 and 579.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.02, 855.03 and 579.10 is: 797.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.02 : 855.03 = 579.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.02/855.03 = 579.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.02x = 855.03 × 579.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.02x = 495,147.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,147.87/621.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.31

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