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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.29, 868.11 and 304.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.29, 868.11 and 304.82 is: 456.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.29 : 868.11 = 304.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.29/868.11 = 304.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.29x = 868.11 × 304.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.29x = 264,619.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,619.46/579.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.80

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