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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.79, 874.23 and 439.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.79, 874.23 and 439.42 is: 659.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.79 : 874.23 = 439.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.79/874.23 = 439.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.79x = 874.23 × 439.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.79x = 384,154.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,154.15/582.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.16

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