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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.23, 990.63 and 579.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.23, 990.63 and 579.83 is: 868.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.23 : 990.63 = 579.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.23/990.63 = 579.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.23x = 990.63 × 579.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.23x = 574,392.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,392.04/661.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.67

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