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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.59, 869.73 and 214.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.59, 869.73 and 214.63 is: 322.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.59 : 869.73 = 214.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.59/869.73 = 214.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.59x = 869.73 × 214.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.59x = 186,670.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,670.15/579.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.07

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