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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.37, 868.54 and 432.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.37, 868.54 and 432.94 is: 649.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.37 : 868.54 = 432.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.37/868.54 = 432.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.37x = 868.54 × 432.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.37x = 376,023.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,023.54/579.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.02

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