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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.66, 868.87 and 425.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.66, 868.87 and 425.35 is: 637.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.66 : 868.87 = 425.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.66/868.87 = 425.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.66x = 868.87 × 425.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.66x = 369,573.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,573.85/579.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.57

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