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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.81, 934.65 and 579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.81, 934.65 and 579 is: 870.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.81 : 934.65 = 579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.81/934.65 = 579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.81x = 934.65 × 579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.81x = 541,162.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,162.35/621.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.30

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