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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.15, 868.35 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.15, 868.35 and 318.96 is: 478.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.15 : 868.35 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.15/868.35 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.15x = 868.35 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.15x = 276,968.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,968.92/579.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.23

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