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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.15, 810.41 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.15, 810.41 and 348.08 is: 480.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.15 : 810.41 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.15/810.41 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.15x = 810.41 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.15x = 282,081.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,081.72/587.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.43

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