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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.84, 869.76 and 287.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.84, 869.76 and 287.43 is: 431.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.84 : 869.76 = 287.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.84/869.76 = 287.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.84x = 869.76 × 287.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.84x = 249,995.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,995.12/579.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.15

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