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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.74, 879.57 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.74, 879.57 and 297.84 is: 446.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.74 : 879.57 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.74/879.57 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.74x = 879.57 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.74x = 261,971.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,971.13/586.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.49

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