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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.62, 869.00 and 287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.62, 869.00 and 287.24 is: 430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.62 : 869.00 = 287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.62/869.00 = 287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.62x = 869.00 × 287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.62x = 249,605.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,605.78/579.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.64

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