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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.42, 869.94 and 305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.42, 869.94 and 305.64 is: 458.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.42 : 869.94 = 305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.42/869.94 = 305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.42x = 869.94 × 305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.42x = 265,888.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,888.46/579.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.89

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