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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.20, 869.34 and 319.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.20, 869.34 and 319.36 is: 479.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.20 : 869.34 = 319.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.20/869.34 = 319.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.20x = 869.34 × 319.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.20x = 277,632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,632.42/579.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.34

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