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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.70, 869.83 and 287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.70, 869.83 and 287.22 is: 430.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.70 : 869.83 = 287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.70/869.83 = 287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.70x = 869.83 × 287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.70x = 249,835.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,835.02/579.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.97

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