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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.74, 869.62 and 305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.74, 869.62 and 305.46 is: 458.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.74 : 869.62 = 305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.74/869.62 = 305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.74x = 869.62 × 305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.74x = 265,634.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,634.13/579.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.20

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