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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.65, 868.92 and 322.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.65, 868.92 and 322.61 is: 483.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.65 : 868.92 = 322.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.65/868.92 = 322.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.65x = 868.92 × 322.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.65x = 280,317.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,317.94/579.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.60

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