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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.84, 867.93 and 442.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.84, 867.93 and 442.54 is: 662.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.84 : 867.93 = 442.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.84/867.93 = 442.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.84x = 867.93 × 442.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.84x = 384,093.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,093.74/579.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.41

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