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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.69, 868.94 and 290.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.69, 868.94 and 290.97 is: 436.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.69 : 868.94 = 290.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.69/868.94 = 290.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.69x = 868.94 × 290.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.69x = 252,834.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,834.02/579.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.15

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