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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.84, 869.87 and 214.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.84, 869.87 and 214.63 is: 321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.84 : 869.87 = 214.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.84/869.87 = 214.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.84x = 869.87 × 214.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.84x = 186,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,698.56/579.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.98

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