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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.21, 810.28 and 325.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.21, 810.28 and 325.21 is: 448.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.21 : 810.28 = 325.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.21/810.28 = 325.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.21x = 810.28 × 325.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.21x = 263,505.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,505.48/587.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.75

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