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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.33, 914.40 and 579.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.33, 914.40 and 579.34 is: 801.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.33 : 914.40 = 579.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.33/914.40 = 579.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.33x = 914.40 × 579.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.33x = 529,748.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,748.50/661.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.04

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