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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.81, 869.70 and 228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.81, 869.70 and 228.45 is: 342.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.81 : 869.70 = 228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.81/869.70 = 228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.81x = 869.70 × 228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.81x = 198,682.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,682.97/579.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.67

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