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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.69, 867.97 and 305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.69, 867.97 and 305.20 is: 456.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.69 : 867.97 = 305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.69/867.97 = 305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.69x = 867.97 × 305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.69x = 264,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,904.44/579.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.98

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