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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.12, 810.18 and 325.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.12, 810.18 and 325.13 is: 448.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.12 : 810.18 = 325.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.12/810.18 = 325.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.12x = 810.18 × 325.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.12x = 263,409.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,409.77/587.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.65

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