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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.48, 868.20 and 416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.48, 868.20 and 416.40 is: 623.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.48 : 868.20 = 416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.48/868.20 = 416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.48x = 868.20 × 416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.48x = 361,518.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,518.48/579.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.87

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