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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579, 868.04 and 301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579, 868.04 and 301.36 is: 451.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579 : 868.04 = 301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579/868.04 = 301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579x = 868.04 × 301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579x = 261,592.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,592.53/579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.80

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