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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.69, 869.64 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.69, 869.64 and 214.44 is: 321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.69 : 869.64 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.69/869.64 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.69x = 869.64 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.69x = 186,485.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,485.60/579.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.70

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