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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.98, 869.66 and 397.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.98, 869.66 and 397.43 is: 595.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.98 : 869.66 = 397.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.98/869.66 = 397.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.98x = 869.66 × 397.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.98x = 345,622.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,622.64/579.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.93

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