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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.32, 868.90 and 146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.32, 868.90 and 146.45 is: 219.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.32 : 868.90 = 146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.32/868.90 = 146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.32x = 868.90 × 146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.32x = 127,250.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,250.41/579.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.65

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