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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.62, 869.39 and 214.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.62, 869.39 and 214.46 is: 321.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.62 : 869.39 = 214.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.62/869.39 = 214.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.62x = 869.39 × 214.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.62x = 186,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,449.38/579.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.68

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