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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.96, 869.88 and 436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.96, 869.88 and 436.56 is: 654.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.96 : 869.88 = 436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.96/869.88 = 436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.96x = 869.88 × 436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.96x = 379,754.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,754.81/579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.79

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