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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586, 879.16 and 297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586, 879.16 and 297.36 is: 446.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586 : 879.16 = 297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586/879.16 = 297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586x = 879.16 × 297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586x = 261,427.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,427.02/586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.12

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