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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.45, 868.06 and 322.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.45, 868.06 and 322.17 is: 482.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.45 : 868.06 = 322.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.45/868.06 = 322.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.45x = 868.06 × 322.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.45x = 279,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,661.28/579.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.63

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