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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.02, 868.83 and 290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.02, 868.83 and 290.44 is: 435.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.02 : 868.83 = 290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.02/868.83 = 290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.02x = 868.83 × 290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.02x = 252,339.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,339.72/579.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.80

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