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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.28, 810.42 and 325.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.28, 810.42 and 325.27 is: 448.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.28 : 810.42 = 325.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.28/810.42 = 325.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.28x = 810.42 × 325.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.28x = 263,605.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,605.31/587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.86

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