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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.44, 868.08 and 414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.44, 868.08 and 414.56 is: 621.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.44 : 868.08 = 414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.44/868.08 = 414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.44x = 868.08 × 414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.44x = 359,871.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,871.24/579.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.07

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