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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.15, 869.09 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.15, 869.09 and 305.44 is: 458.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.15 : 869.09 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.15/869.09 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.15x = 869.09 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.15x = 265,454.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,454.85/579.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.35

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