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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.13, 868.70 and 146.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.13, 868.70 and 146.29 is: 219.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.13 : 868.70 = 146.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.13/868.70 = 146.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.13x = 868.70 × 146.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.13x = 127,082.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,082.12/579.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.44

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