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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.40, 878.88 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.40, 878.88 and 297.76 is: 446.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.40 : 878.88 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.40/878.88 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.40x = 878.88 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.40x = 261,695.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,695.31/586.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.27

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