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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.10, 810.21 and 325.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.10, 810.21 and 325.15 is: 448.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.10 : 810.21 = 325.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.10/810.21 = 325.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.10x = 810.21 × 325.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.10x = 263,439.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,439.78/587.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.71

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