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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.73, 870.02 and 426.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.73, 870.02 and 426.07 is: 639.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.73 : 870.02 = 426.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.73/870.02 = 426.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.73x = 870.02 × 426.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.73x = 370,692.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,692.92/579.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.42

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