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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.56, 915.46 and 579.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.56, 915.46 and 579.53 is: 800.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.56 : 915.46 = 579.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.56/915.46 = 579.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.56x = 915.46 × 579.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.56x = 530,537.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,537.37/662.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.74

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