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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.26, 867.60 and 416.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.26, 867.60 and 416.45 is: 623.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.26 : 867.60 = 416.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.26/867.60 = 416.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.26x = 867.60 × 416.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.26x = 361,307.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,307.68/579.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.75

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