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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.24, 866.43 and 440.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.24, 866.43 and 440.73 is: 659.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.24 : 866.43 = 440.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.24/866.43 = 440.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.24x = 866.43 × 440.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.24x = 381,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,861.69/579.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.25

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