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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.15, 810.24 and 325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.15, 810.24 and 325.16 is: 448.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.15 : 810.24 = 325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.15/810.24 = 325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.15x = 810.24 × 325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.15x = 263,453.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,453.59/587.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.70

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