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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.06, 868.59 and 442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.06, 868.59 and 442.88 is: 664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.06 : 868.59 = 442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.06/868.59 = 442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.06x = 868.59 × 442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.06x = 384,676.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,676.80/579.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.31

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