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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.80, 868.89 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.80, 868.89 and 319.92 is: 479.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.80 : 868.89 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.80/868.89 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.80x = 868.89 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.80x = 277,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,975.18/579.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.43

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