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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.08, 810.11 and 325.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.08, 810.11 and 325.07 is: 448.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.08 : 810.11 = 325.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.08/810.11 = 325.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.08x = 810.11 × 325.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.08x = 263,336.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,336.78/587.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.56

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