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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.79, 869.40 and 332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.79, 869.40 and 332.96 is: 499.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.79 : 869.40 = 332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.79/869.40 = 332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.79x = 869.40 × 332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.79x = 289,475.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,475.42/579.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.28

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