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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.43, 869.58 and 425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.43, 869.58 and 425.76 is: 638.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.43 : 869.58 = 425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.43/869.58 = 425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.43x = 869.58 × 425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.43x = 370,232.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,232.38/579.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.96

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