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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.21, 810.32 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.21, 810.32 and 325.22 is: 448.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.21 : 810.32 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.21/810.32 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.21x = 810.32 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.21x = 263,526.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,526.59/587.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.78

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