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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.56, 868.73 and 214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.56, 868.73 and 214.45 is: 321.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.56 : 868.73 = 214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.56/868.73 = 214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.56x = 868.73 × 214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.56x = 186,295.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,295.90/579.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.45

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