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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.68, 869.04 and 418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.68, 869.04 and 418.40 is: 627.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.68 : 869.04 = 418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.68/869.04 = 418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.68x = 869.04 × 418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.68x = 363,606.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,606.34/579.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.25

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