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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.42, 867.76 and 456.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.42, 867.76 and 456.86 is: 684.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.42 : 867.76 = 456.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.42/867.76 = 456.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.42x = 867.76 × 456.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.42x = 396,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,445.86/579.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.21

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