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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.33, 810.51 and 354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.33, 810.51 and 354.46 is: 489.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.33 : 810.51 = 354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.33/810.51 = 354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.33x = 810.51 × 354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.33x = 287,287.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,287.55/587.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.14

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