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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.76, 861.46 and 579.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.76, 861.46 and 579.64 is: 803.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.76 : 861.46 = 579.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.76/861.46 = 579.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.76x = 861.46 × 579.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.76x = 499,336.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,336.67/621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.10

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