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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.84, 868.32 and 416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.84, 868.32 and 416.76 is: 624.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.84 : 868.32 = 416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.84/868.32 = 416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.84x = 868.32 × 416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.84x = 361,881.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,881.04/579.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.11

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