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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.79, 868.48 and 322.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.79, 868.48 and 322.75 is: 483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.79 : 868.48 = 322.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.79/868.48 = 322.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.79x = 868.48 × 322.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.79x = 280,301.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,301.92/579.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.45

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