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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.67, 869.63 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.67, 869.63 and 189.68 is: 284.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.67 : 869.63 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.67/869.63 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.67x = 869.63 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.67x = 164,946.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,946.12/579.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.55

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