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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.84, 870.10 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.84, 870.10 and 214.88 is: 322.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.84 : 870.10 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.84/870.10 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.84x = 870.10 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.84x = 186,967.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,967.09/579.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.45

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