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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.93, 869.52 and 320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.93, 869.52 and 320.06 is: 479.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.93 : 869.52 = 320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.93/869.52 = 320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.93x = 869.52 × 320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.93x = 278,294.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,294.22/579.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.88

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