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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.46, 869.04 and 214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.46, 869.04 and 214.28 is: 321.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.46 : 869.04 = 214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.46/869.04 = 214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.46x = 869.04 × 214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.46x = 186,217.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,217.89/579.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.36

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