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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.04, 867.78 and 290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.04, 867.78 and 290.68 is: 435.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.04 : 867.78 = 290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.04/867.78 = 290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.04x = 867.78 × 290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.04x = 252,246.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,246.29/579.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.63

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