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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.17, 810.30 and 354.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.17, 810.30 and 354.25 is: 488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.17 : 810.30 = 354.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.17/810.30 = 354.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.17x = 810.30 × 354.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.17x = 287,048.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,048.78/587.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.87

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