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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.05, 810.13 and 325.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.05, 810.13 and 325.06 is: 448.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.05 : 810.13 = 325.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.05/810.13 = 325.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.05x = 810.13 × 325.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.05x = 263,341.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,341.26/587.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.59

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