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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.27, 869.49 and 305.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.27, 869.49 and 305.31 is: 458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.27 : 869.49 = 305.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.27/869.49 = 305.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.27x = 869.49 × 305.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.27x = 265,463.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,463.99/579.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.27

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