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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.64, 869.32 and 291.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.64, 869.32 and 291.02 is: 436.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.64 : 869.32 = 291.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.64/869.32 = 291.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.64x = 869.32 × 291.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.64x = 252,989.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,989.51/579.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.46

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