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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.99, 870.03 and 189.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.99, 870.03 and 189.90 is: 284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.99 : 870.03 = 189.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.99/870.03 = 189.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.99x = 870.03 × 189.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.99x = 165,218.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,218.70/579.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.86

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