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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.16, 810.21 and 325.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.16, 810.21 and 325.17 is: 448.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.16 : 810.21 = 325.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.16/810.21 = 325.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.16x = 810.21 × 325.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.16x = 263,455.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,455.99/587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.70

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