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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.66, 868.41 and 291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.66, 868.41 and 291.30 is: 436.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.66 : 868.41 = 291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.66/868.41 = 291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.66x = 868.41 × 291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.66x = 252,967.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,967.83/579.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.41

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