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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.33, 810.54 and 325.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.33, 810.54 and 325.33 is: 448.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.33 : 810.54 = 325.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.33/810.54 = 325.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.33x = 810.54 × 325.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.33x = 263,690.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,690.95/587.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.97

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