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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.83, 870.12 and 306.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.83, 870.12 and 306.11 is: 459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.83 : 870.12 = 306.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.83/870.12 = 306.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.83x = 870.12 × 306.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.83x = 266,348.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,348.08/579.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.36

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