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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.49, 869.27 and 189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.49, 869.27 and 189.32 is: 283.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.49 : 869.27 = 189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.49/869.27 = 189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.49x = 869.27 × 189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.49x = 164,564.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,564.90/579.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.98

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