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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.07, 810.22 and 400.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.07, 810.22 and 400.49 is: 552.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.07 : 810.22 = 400.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.07/810.22 = 400.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.07x = 810.22 × 400.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.07x = 324,486.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,486.61/587.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.72

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