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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.32, 810.50 and 325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.32, 810.50 and 325.34 is: 448.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.32 : 810.50 = 325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.32/810.50 = 325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.32x = 810.50 × 325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.32x = 263,686.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,686.44/587.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.97

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