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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.99, 869.45 and 397.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.99, 869.45 and 397.47 is: 595.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.99 : 869.45 = 397.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.99/869.45 = 397.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.99x = 869.45 × 397.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.99x = 345,578.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,578.30/579.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.83

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