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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.19, 810.32 and 354.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.19, 810.32 and 354.45 is: 489.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.19 : 810.32 = 354.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.19/810.32 = 354.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.19x = 810.32 × 354.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.19x = 287,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,217.92/587.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.14

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