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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.24, 879.28 and 296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.24, 879.28 and 296.80 is: 445.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.24 : 879.28 = 296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.24/879.28 = 296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.24x = 879.28 × 296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.24x = 260,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,970.30/586.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.16

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