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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.68, 868.32 and 464.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.68, 868.32 and 464.32 is: 695.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.68 : 868.32 = 464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.68/868.32 = 464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.68x = 868.32 × 464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.68x = 403,178.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,178.34/579.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.52

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