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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.83, 869.72 and 405.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.83, 869.72 and 405.99 is: 608.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.83 : 869.72 = 405.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.83/869.72 = 405.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.83x = 869.72 × 405.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.83x = 353,095.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,095.59/579.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.97

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