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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.98, 869.01 and 425.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.98, 869.01 and 425.97 is: 638.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.98 : 869.01 = 425.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.98/869.01 = 425.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.98x = 869.01 × 425.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.98x = 370,168.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,168.93/579.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.25

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