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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.38, 868.78 and 286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.38, 868.78 and 286.54 is: 429.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.38 : 868.78 = 286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.38/868.78 = 286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.38x = 868.78 × 286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.38x = 248,940.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,940.94/579.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.67

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