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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.12, 868.92 and 305.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.12, 868.92 and 305.41 is: 458.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.12 : 868.92 = 305.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.12/868.92 = 305.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.12x = 868.92 × 305.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.12x = 265,376.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,376.86/579.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.24

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