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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.34, 810.47 and 325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.34, 810.47 and 325.30 is: 448.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.34 : 810.47 = 325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.34/810.47 = 325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.34x = 810.47 × 325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.34x = 263,645.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,645.89/587.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.88

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