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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.34, 870.63 and 475.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.34, 870.63 and 475.66 is: 714.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.34 : 870.63 = 475.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.34/870.63 = 475.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.34x = 870.63 × 475.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.34x = 414,123.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,123.87/579.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.82

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