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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.41, 810.63 and 325.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.41, 810.63 and 325.43 is: 449.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.41 : 810.63 = 325.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.41/810.63 = 325.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.41x = 810.63 × 325.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.41x = 263,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,803.32/587.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.10

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