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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.99, 869.31 and 306.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.99, 869.31 and 306.21 is: 458.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.99 : 869.31 = 306.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.99/869.31 = 306.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.99x = 869.31 × 306.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.99x = 266,191.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,191.42/579.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.96

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