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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.32, 868.98 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.32, 868.98 and 146.48 is: 219.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.32 : 868.98 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.32/868.98 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.32x = 868.98 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.32x = 127,286.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,286.38/579.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.72

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