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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.53, 869.45 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.53, 869.45 and 189.54 is: 284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.53 : 869.45 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.53/869.45 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.53x = 869.45 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.53x = 164,794.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,794.61/579.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.36

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