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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.99, 869.79 and 305.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.99, 869.79 and 305.91 is: 458.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.99 : 869.79 = 305.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.99/869.79 = 305.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.99x = 869.79 × 305.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.99x = 266,077.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,077.46/579.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.76

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