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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.17, 878.44 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.17, 878.44 and 297.27 is: 445.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.17 : 878.44 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.17/878.44 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.17x = 878.44 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.17x = 261,133.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,133.86/586.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.49

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