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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.70, 869.76 and 319.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.70, 869.76 and 319.38 is: 479.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.70 : 869.76 = 319.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.70/869.76 = 319.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.70x = 869.76 × 319.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.70x = 277,783.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,783.95/579.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.19

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