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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.74, 869.64 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.74, 869.64 and 374.46 is: 561.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.74 : 869.64 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.74/869.64 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.74x = 869.64 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.74x = 325,640.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,640.73/579.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.70

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