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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.99, 870.02 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.99, 870.02 and 214.75 is: 322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.99 : 870.02 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.99/870.02 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.99x = 870.02 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.99x = 186,831.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,831.37/579.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.13

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