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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.98, 870.08 and 415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.98, 870.08 and 415.04 is: 622.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.98 : 870.08 = 415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.98/870.08 = 415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.98x = 870.08 × 415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.98x = 361,118.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,118.00/579.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.64

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