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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.69, 880.34 and 298.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.69, 880.34 and 298.13 is: 447.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.69 : 880.34 = 298.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.69/880.34 = 298.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.69x = 880.34 × 298.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.69x = 262,449.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,449.87/586.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.34

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