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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.77, 869.81 and 305.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.77, 869.81 and 305.79 is: 458.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.77 : 869.81 = 305.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.77/869.81 = 305.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.77x = 869.81 × 305.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.77x = 265,974.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,974.85/579.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.76

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