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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.72, 868.92 and 418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.72, 868.92 and 418.10 is: 626.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.72 : 868.92 = 418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.72/868.92 = 418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.72x = 868.92 × 418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.72x = 363,295.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,295.45/579.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.67

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