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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.95, 879.89 and 298.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.95, 879.89 and 298.05 is: 446.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.95 : 879.89 = 298.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.95/879.89 = 298.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.95x = 879.89 × 298.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.95x = 262,249.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,249.72/586.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.80

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