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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.63, 869.50 and 189.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.63, 869.50 and 189.63 is: 284.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.63 : 869.50 = 189.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.63/869.50 = 189.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.63x = 869.50 × 189.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.63x = 164,885.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,885.93/579.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.47

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