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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.66, 869.76 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.66, 869.76 and 305.88 is: 458.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.66 : 869.76 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.66/869.76 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.66x = 869.76 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.66x = 266,042.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,042.19/579.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.96

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