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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.45, 869.17 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.45, 869.17 and 146.60 is: 219.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.45 : 869.17 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.45/869.17 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.45x = 869.17 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.45x = 127,422.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,422.68/579.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.90

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