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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.63, 869.57 and 189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.63, 869.57 and 189.69 is: 284.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.63 : 869.57 = 189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.63/869.57 = 189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.63x = 869.57 × 189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.63x = 164,947.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,947.78/579.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.57

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