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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.09, 810.18 and 325.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.09, 810.18 and 325.10 is: 448.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.09 : 810.18 = 325.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.09/810.18 = 325.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.09x = 810.18 × 325.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.09x = 263,384.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,384.65/587.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.63

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