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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.90, 867.97 and 425.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.90, 867.97 and 425.79 is: 637.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.90 : 867.97 = 425.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.90/867.97 = 425.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.90x = 867.97 × 425.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.90x = 369,572.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,572.95/579.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.30

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