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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.45, 867.95 and 271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.45, 867.95 and 271.54 is: 406.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.45 : 867.95 = 271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.45/867.95 = 271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.45x = 867.95 × 271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.45x = 235,683.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,683.14/579.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.74

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