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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.06, 869.50 and 457.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.06, 869.50 and 457.86 is: 687.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.06 : 869.50 = 457.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.06/869.50 = 457.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.06x = 869.50 × 457.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.06x = 398,109.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,109.27/579.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.51

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