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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.10, 810.15 and 325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.10, 810.15 and 325.11 is: 448.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.10 : 810.15 = 325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.10/810.15 = 325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.10x = 810.15 × 325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.10x = 263,387.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,387.87/587.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.63

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