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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.20, 867.88 and 318.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.20, 867.88 and 318.82 is: 477.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.20 : 867.88 = 318.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.20/867.88 = 318.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.20x = 867.88 × 318.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.20x = 276,693.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,693.16/579.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.72

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