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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.01, 810.09 and 325.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.01, 810.09 and 325.03 is: 448.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.01 : 810.09 = 325.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.01/810.09 = 325.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.01x = 810.09 × 325.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.01x = 263,303.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,303.55/587.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.55

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