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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.48, 869.64 and 425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.48, 869.64 and 425.80 is: 639.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.48 : 869.64 = 425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.48/869.64 = 425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.48x = 869.64 × 425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.48x = 370,292.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,292.71/579.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.01

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