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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.28, 810.48 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.28, 810.48 and 354.44 is: 489.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.28 : 810.48 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.28/810.48 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.28x = 810.48 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.28x = 287,266.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,266.53/587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.15

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