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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.70, 868.47 and 305.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.70, 868.47 and 305.11 is: 457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.70 : 868.47 = 305.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.70/868.47 = 305.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.70x = 868.47 × 305.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.70x = 264,978.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,978.88/579.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.10

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