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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.22, 810.24 and 354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.22, 810.24 and 354.30 is: 488.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.22 : 810.24 = 354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.22/810.24 = 354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.22x = 810.24 × 354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.22x = 287,068.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,068.03/587.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.86

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