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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.63, 868.72 and 414.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.63, 868.72 and 414.24 is: 620.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.63 : 868.72 = 414.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.63/868.72 = 414.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.63x = 868.72 × 414.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.63x = 359,859.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,859.94/579.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.84

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