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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.10, 906.15 and 579.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.10, 906.15 and 579.80 is: 869.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.10 : 906.15 = 579.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.10/906.15 = 579.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.10x = 906.15 × 579.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.10x = 525,385.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,385.77/604.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.70

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