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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.38, 867.83 and 425.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.38, 867.83 and 425.57 is: 637.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.38 : 867.83 = 425.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.38/867.83 = 425.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.38x = 867.83 × 425.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.38x = 369,315.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,315.95/579.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.44

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