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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.84, 868.68 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.84, 868.68 and 291.48 is: 436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.84 : 868.68 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.84/868.68 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.84x = 868.68 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.84x = 253,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,202.85/579.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.68

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