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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.47, 914.57 and 579.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.47, 914.57 and 579.45 is: 801.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.47 : 914.57 = 579.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.47/914.57 = 579.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.47x = 914.57 × 579.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.47x = 529,944.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,944.69/661.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.16

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