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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.34, 810.45 and 325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.34, 810.45 and 325.34 is: 448.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.34 : 810.45 = 325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.34/810.45 = 325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.34x = 810.45 × 325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.34x = 263,671.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,671.80/587.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.93

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