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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.57, 869.45 and 332.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.57, 869.45 and 332.79 is: 499.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.57 : 869.45 = 332.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.57/869.45 = 332.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.57x = 869.45 × 332.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.57x = 289,342.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,342.60/579.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.24

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