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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.18, 810.21 and 325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.18, 810.21 and 325.16 is: 448.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.18 : 810.21 = 325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.18/810.21 = 325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.18x = 810.21 × 325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.18x = 263,447.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,447.88/587.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.67

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