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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.23, 869.08 and 305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.23, 869.08 and 305.56 is: 458.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.23 : 869.08 = 305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.23/869.08 = 305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.23x = 869.08 × 305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.23x = 265,553.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,553.15/579.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.46

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