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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.26, 869.19 and 443.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.26, 869.19 and 443.18 is: 665.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.26 : 869.19 = 443.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.26/869.19 = 443.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.26x = 869.19 × 443.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.26x = 385,207.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,207.62/579.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.00

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