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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.05, 810.12 and 325.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.05, 810.12 and 325.05 is: 448.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.05 : 810.12 = 325.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.05/810.12 = 325.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.05x = 810.12 × 325.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.05x = 263,325.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,325.86/587.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.56

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