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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.08, 869.07 and 425.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.08, 869.07 and 425.41 is: 638.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.08 : 869.07 = 425.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.08/869.07 = 425.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.08x = 869.07 × 425.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.08x = 369,711.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,711.07/579.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.45

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