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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.16, 869.10 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.16, 869.10 and 305.44 is: 458.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.16 : 869.10 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.16/869.10 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.16x = 869.10 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.16x = 265,457.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,457.90/579.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.35

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