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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.48, 868.70 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.48, 868.70 and 214.02 is: 320.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.48 : 868.70 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.48/868.70 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.48x = 868.70 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.48x = 185,919.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,919.17/579.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.84

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