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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.34, 866.58 and 406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.34, 866.58 and 406 is: 607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.34 : 866.58 = 406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.34/866.58 = 406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.34x = 866.58 × 406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.34x = 351,831.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,831.48/579.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.30

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