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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.51, 868.23 and 305.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.51, 868.23 and 305.19 is: 457.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.51 : 868.23 = 305.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.51/868.23 = 305.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.51x = 868.23 × 305.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.51x = 264,975.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,975.11/579.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.24

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