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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.25, 915.26 and 579.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.25, 915.26 and 579.47 is: 869.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.25 : 915.26 = 579.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.25/915.26 = 579.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.25x = 915.26 × 579.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.25x = 530,358.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,358.24/610.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.09

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