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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.31, 810.45 and 351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.31, 810.45 and 351.27 is: 484.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.31 : 810.45 = 351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.31/810.45 = 351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.31x = 810.45 × 351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.31x = 284,686.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,686.77/587.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.73

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