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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.84, 867.84 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.84, 867.84 and 408 is: 610.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.84 : 867.84 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.84/867.84 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.84x = 867.84 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.84x = 354,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,078.72/579.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.65

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