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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.88, 868.47 and 457.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.88, 868.47 and 457.30 is: 684.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.88 : 868.47 = 457.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.88/868.47 = 457.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.88x = 868.47 × 457.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.88x = 397,151.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,151.33/579.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.89

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