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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.19, 867.70 and 450.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.19, 867.70 and 450.67 is: 675.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.19 : 867.70 = 450.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.19/867.70 = 450.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.19x = 867.70 × 450.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.19x = 391,046.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,046.36/579.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.16

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