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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.33, 868.06 and 318.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.33, 868.06 and 318.93 is: 477.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.33 : 868.06 = 318.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.33/868.06 = 318.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.33x = 868.06 × 318.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.33x = 276,850.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,850.38/579.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.88

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