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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.45, 868.96 and 189.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.45, 868.96 and 189.35 is: 283.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.45 : 868.96 = 189.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.45/868.96 = 189.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.45x = 868.96 × 189.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.45x = 164,537.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,537.58/579.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.95

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