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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.63, 869.45 and 214.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.63, 869.45 and 214.42 is: 321.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.63 : 869.45 = 214.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.63/869.45 = 214.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.63x = 869.45 × 214.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.63x = 186,424.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,424.93/579.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.63

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