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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.68, 868.76 and 305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.68, 868.76 and 305.60 is: 458.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.68 : 868.76 = 305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.68/868.76 = 305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.68x = 868.76 × 305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.68x = 265,493.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,493.06/579.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.00

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