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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.25, 810.45 and 354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.25, 810.45 and 354.42 is: 489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.25 : 810.45 = 354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.25/810.45 = 354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.25x = 810.45 × 354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.25x = 287,239.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,239.69/587.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.13

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