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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579, 868.68 and 433.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579, 868.68 and 433.02 is: 649.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579 : 868.68 = 433.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579/868.68 = 433.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579x = 868.68 × 433.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579x = 376,155.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,155.81/579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.66

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