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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.13, 868.20 and 457.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.13, 868.20 and 457.95 is: 686.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.13 : 868.20 = 457.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.13/868.20 = 457.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.13x = 868.20 × 457.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.13x = 397,592.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,592.19/579.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.53

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