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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.83, 869.47 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.83, 869.47 and 336.42 is: 504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.83 : 869.47 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.83/869.47 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.83x = 869.47 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.83x = 292,511.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,511.41/579.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.48

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