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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.33, 866.36 and 433.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.33, 866.36 and 433.19 is: 647.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.33 : 866.36 = 433.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.33/866.36 = 433.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.33x = 866.36 × 433.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.33x = 375,291.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,291.99/579.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.80

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