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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.88, 869.98 and 472.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.88, 869.98 and 472.68 is: 709.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.88 : 869.98 = 472.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.88/869.98 = 472.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.88x = 869.98 × 472.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.88x = 411,222.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,222.15/579.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.15

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