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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.96, 879.92 and 298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.96, 879.92 and 298.56 is: 447.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.96 : 879.92 = 298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.96/879.92 = 298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.96x = 879.92 × 298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.96x = 262,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,708.92/586.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.58

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