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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.83, 915.09 and 579.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.83, 915.09 and 579.84 is: 801.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.83 : 915.09 = 579.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.83/915.09 = 579.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.83x = 915.09 × 579.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.83x = 530,605.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,605.79/661.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.73

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