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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.96, 870.41 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.96, 870.41 and 302.50 is: 454.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.96 : 870.41 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.96/870.41 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.96x = 870.41 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.96x = 263,300.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,300.87/579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.00

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