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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.76, 868.94 and 305.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.76, 868.94 and 305.70 is: 458.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.76 : 868.94 = 305.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.76/868.94 = 305.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.76x = 868.94 × 305.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.76x = 265,634.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,634.96/579.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.18

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