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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.22, 810.38 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.22, 810.38 and 325.26 is: 448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.22 : 810.38 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.22/810.38 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.22x = 810.38 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.22x = 263,584.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,584.20/587.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.87

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