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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.83, 869.81 and 457.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.83, 869.81 and 457.92 is: 686.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.83 : 869.81 = 457.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.83/869.81 = 457.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.83x = 869.81 × 457.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.83x = 398,301.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,301.11/579.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.93

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