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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.35, 868.21 and 434.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.35, 868.21 and 434.90 is: 651.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.35 : 868.21 = 434.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.35/868.21 = 434.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.35x = 868.21 × 434.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.35x = 377,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,584.53/579.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.74

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