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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.99, 887.91 and 579.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.99, 887.91 and 579.38 is: 797.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.99 : 887.91 = 579.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.99/887.91 = 579.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.99x = 887.91 × 579.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.99x = 514,437.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,437.30/644.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.59

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