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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.76, 868.80 and 442.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.76, 868.80 and 442.36 is: 662.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.76 : 868.80 = 442.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.76/868.80 = 442.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.76x = 868.80 × 442.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.76x = 384,322.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,322.37/579.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.90

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