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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.15, 810.10 and 351.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.15, 810.10 and 351.10 is: 484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.15 : 810.10 = 351.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.15/810.10 = 351.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.15x = 810.10 × 351.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.15x = 284,427.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,427.56/587.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.42

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