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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.04, 867.76 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.04, 867.76 and 322.08 is: 482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.04 : 867.76 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.04/867.76 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.04x = 867.76 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.04x = 279,488.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,488.14/579.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.68

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