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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.58, 928.56 and 579.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.58, 928.56 and 579.92 is: 799.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.58 : 928.56 = 579.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.58/928.56 = 579.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.58x = 928.56 × 579.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.58x = 538,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,490.52/673.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.45

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