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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.45, 868.92 and 213.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.45, 868.92 and 213.99 is: 320.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.45 : 868.92 = 213.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.45/868.92 = 213.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.45x = 868.92 × 213.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.45x = 185,940.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,940.19/579.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.89

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