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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.27, 879.81 and 297.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.27, 879.81 and 297.91 is: 447.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.27 : 879.81 = 297.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.27/879.81 = 297.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.27x = 879.81 × 297.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.27x = 262,098.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,098.31/586.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.06

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