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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.24, 867.20 and 442.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.24, 867.20 and 442.84 is: 662.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.24 : 867.20 = 442.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.24/867.20 = 442.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.24x = 867.20 × 442.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.24x = 384,030.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,030.85/579.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.99

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