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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.83, 869.47 and 214.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.83, 869.47 and 214.65 is: 321.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.83 : 869.47 = 214.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.83/869.47 = 214.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.83x = 869.47 × 214.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.83x = 186,631.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,631.20/579.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.88

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