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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.20, 877.94 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.20, 877.94 and 297.88 is: 446.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.20 : 877.94 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.20/877.94 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.20x = 877.94 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.20x = 261,520.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,520.77/586.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.13

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