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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.30, 868.18 and 319.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.30, 868.18 and 319.36 is: 478.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.30 : 868.18 = 319.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.30/868.18 = 319.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.30x = 868.18 × 319.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.30x = 277,261.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,261.96/579.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.62

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