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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586, 879.06 and 297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586, 879.06 and 297.40 is: 446.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586 : 879.06 = 297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586/879.06 = 297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586x = 879.06 × 297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586x = 261,432.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,432.44/586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.13

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