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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.26, 915.01 and 579.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.26, 915.01 and 579.46 is: 800.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.26 : 915.01 = 579.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.26/915.01 = 579.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.26x = 915.01 × 579.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.26x = 530,211.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,211.69/662.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.61

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