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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.16, 878 and 297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.16, 878 and 297.04 is: 444.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.16 : 878 = 297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.16/878 = 297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.16x = 878 × 297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.16x = 260,801.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,801.12/586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.93

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