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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.05, 879.21 and 297.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.05, 879.21 and 297.42 is: 446.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.05 : 879.21 = 297.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.05/879.21 = 297.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.05x = 879.21 × 297.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.05x = 261,494.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,494.64/586.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.20

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