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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.18, 868.77 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.18, 868.77 and 146.32 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.18 : 868.77 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.18/868.77 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.18x = 868.77 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.18x = 127,118.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,118.43/579.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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