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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.08, 868.02 and 286.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.08, 868.02 and 286.67 is: 429.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.08 : 868.02 = 286.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.08/868.02 = 286.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.08x = 868.02 × 286.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.08x = 248,836.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,836.39/579.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.71

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