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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.42, 869.27 and 189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.42, 869.27 and 189.45 is: 284.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.42 : 869.27 = 189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.42/869.27 = 189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.42x = 869.27 × 189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.42x = 164,681.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,681.41/579.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.22

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