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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.86, 870.30 and 415.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.86, 870.30 and 415.47 is: 623.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.86 : 870.30 = 415.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.86/870.30 = 415.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.86x = 870.30 × 415.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.86x = 361,583.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,583.54/579.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.58

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