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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.68, 868.20 and 457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.68, 868.20 and 457.28 is: 684.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.68 : 868.20 = 457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.68/868.20 = 457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.68x = 868.20 × 457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.68x = 397,010.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,010.50/579.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.88

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