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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.39, 869.56 and 449.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.39, 869.56 and 449.09 is: 673.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.39 : 869.56 = 449.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.39/869.56 = 449.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.39x = 869.56 × 449.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.39x = 390,507.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,507.31/579.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.99

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