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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.75, 868.05 and 442.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.75, 868.05 and 442.41 is: 662.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.75 : 868.05 = 442.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.75/868.05 = 442.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.75x = 868.05 × 442.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.75x = 384,034.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,034.00/579.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.41

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