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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.93, 870.02 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.93, 870.02 and 214.72 is: 322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.93 : 870.02 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.93/870.02 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.93x = 870.02 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.93x = 186,810.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,810.69/579.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.13

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