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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.64, 877 and 296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.64, 877 and 296 is: 444.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.64 : 877 = 296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.64/877 = 296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.64x = 877 × 296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.64x = 259,592
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,592/584.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.02

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