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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.05, 869.08 and 305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.05, 869.08 and 305.34 is: 458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.05 : 869.08 = 305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.05/869.08 = 305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.05x = 869.08 × 305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.05x = 265,360.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,360.54/579.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.27

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