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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.17, 810.27 and 325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.17, 810.27 and 325.18 is: 448.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.17 : 810.27 = 325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.17/810.27 = 325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.17x = 810.27 × 325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.17x = 263,483.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,483.60/587.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.73

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