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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.84, 868.32 and 493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.84, 868.32 and 493.44 is: 738.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.84 : 868.32 = 493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.84/868.32 = 493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.84x = 868.32 × 493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.84x = 428,463.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,463.82/579.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.93

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