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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.89, 868.88 and 425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.89, 868.88 and 425.88 is: 638.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.89 : 868.88 = 425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.89/868.88 = 425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.89x = 868.88 × 425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.89x = 370,036.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,036.49/579.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.12

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