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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.40, 810.60 and 325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.40, 810.60 and 325.38 is: 449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.40 : 810.60 = 325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.40/810.60 = 325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.40x = 810.60 × 325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.40x = 263,753.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,753.03/587.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.02

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