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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.91, 869.25 and 425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.91, 869.25 and 425.60 is: 637.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.91 : 869.25 = 425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.91/869.25 = 425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.91x = 869.25 × 425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.91x = 369,952.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,952.80/579.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.95

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