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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.25, 810.50 and 354.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.25, 810.50 and 354.51 is: 489.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.25 : 810.50 = 354.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.25/810.50 = 354.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.25x = 810.50 × 354.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.25x = 287,328.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,328.58/587.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.28

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