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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.25, 810.34 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.25, 810.34 and 325.22 is: 448.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.25 : 810.34 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.25/810.34 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.25x = 810.34 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.25x = 263,538.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,538.77/587.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.77

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