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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.93, 868.67 and 423.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.93, 868.67 and 423.65 is: 634.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.93 : 868.67 = 423.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.93/868.67 = 423.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.93x = 868.67 × 423.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.93x = 368,012.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,012.05/579.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.58

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