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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.69, 869.22 and 397.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.69, 869.22 and 397.31 is: 595.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.69 : 869.22 = 397.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.69/869.22 = 397.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.69x = 869.22 × 397.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.69x = 345,345.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,345.45/579.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.74

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