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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.35, 810.51 and 351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.35, 810.51 and 351.44 is: 484.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.35 : 810.51 = 351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.35/810.51 = 351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.35x = 810.51 × 351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.35x = 284,843.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,843.30/587.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.96

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