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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.40, 810.66 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.40, 810.66 and 325.50 is: 449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.40 : 810.66 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.40/810.66 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.40x = 810.66 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.40x = 263,869.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,869.83/587.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.22

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