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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.06, 867.97 and 286.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.06, 867.97 and 286.22 is: 429.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.06 : 867.97 = 286.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.06/867.97 = 286.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.06x = 867.97 × 286.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.06x = 248,430.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,430.37/579.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.02

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