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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.48, 869.63 and 425.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.48, 869.63 and 425.81 is: 639.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.48 : 869.63 = 425.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.48/869.63 = 425.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.48x = 869.63 × 425.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.48x = 370,290.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,290.67/579.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.01

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