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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.53, 879.69 and 196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.53, 879.69 and 196.47 is: 294.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.53 : 879.69 = 196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.53/879.69 = 196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.53x = 879.69 × 196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.53x = 172,832.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,832.69/586.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.67

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