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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.28, 810.44 and 351.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.28, 810.44 and 351.33 is: 484.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.28 : 810.44 = 351.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.28/810.44 = 351.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.28x = 810.44 × 351.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.28x = 284,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,726.08/587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.83

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