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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.17, 867.83 and 319.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.17, 867.83 and 319.16 is: 478.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.17 : 867.83 = 319.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.17/867.83 = 319.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.17x = 867.83 × 319.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.17x = 276,970.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,970.69/579.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.22

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