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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.98, 810.07 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.98, 810.07 and 325.04 is: 448.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.98 : 810.07 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.98/810.07 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.98x = 810.07 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.98x = 263,300.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,300.29/586.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.57

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