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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.06, 868.74 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.06, 868.74 and 304.98 is: 457.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.06 : 868.74 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.06/868.74 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.06x = 868.74 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.06x = 264,948.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,948.33/579.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.55

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