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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.07, 868.61 and 146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.07, 868.61 and 146.23 is: 219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.07 : 868.61 = 146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.07/868.61 = 146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.07x = 868.61 × 146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.07x = 127,014.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,014.21/579.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.34

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