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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.12, 810.22 and 325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.12, 810.22 and 325.14 is: 448.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.12 : 810.22 = 325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.12/810.22 = 325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.12x = 810.22 × 325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.12x = 263,434.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,434.93/587.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.69

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