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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.39, 869.36 and 319.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.39, 869.36 and 319.38 is: 479.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.39 : 869.36 = 319.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.39/869.36 = 319.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.39x = 869.36 × 319.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.39x = 277,654.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,654.60/579.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.22

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