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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.73, 868.83 and 442.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.73, 868.83 and 442.36 is: 662.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.73 : 868.83 = 442.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.73/868.83 = 442.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.73x = 868.83 × 442.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.73x = 384,335.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,335.64/579.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.96

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