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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.89, 870.17 and 302.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.89, 870.17 and 302.26 is: 453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.89 : 870.17 = 302.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.89/870.17 = 302.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.89x = 870.17 × 302.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.89x = 263,017.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,017.58/579.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.56

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