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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.75, 869.90 and 305.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.75, 869.90 and 305.97 is: 459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.75 : 869.90 = 305.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.75/869.90 = 305.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.75x = 869.90 × 305.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.75x = 266,161.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,161.77/579.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.10

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