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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.24, 913.22 and 579.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.24, 913.22 and 579.86 is: 798.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.24 : 913.22 = 579.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.24/913.22 = 579.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.24x = 913.22 × 579.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.24x = 529,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,541.14/663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.42

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