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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.16, 868.13 and 424.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.16, 868.13 and 424.85 is: 636.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.16 : 868.13 = 424.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.16/868.13 = 424.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.16x = 868.13 × 424.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.16x = 368,822.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,822.91/579.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.83

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