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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.12, 866.88 and 435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.12, 866.88 and 435.12 is: 651.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.12 : 866.88 = 435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.12/866.88 = 435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.12x = 866.88 × 435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.12x = 377,196.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,196.83/579.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.33

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