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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.20, 868.19 and 417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.20, 868.19 and 417.60 is: 625.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.20 : 868.19 = 417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.20/868.19 = 417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.20x = 868.19 × 417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.20x = 362,554.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,554.06/579.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.96

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