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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.42, 810.64 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.42, 810.64 and 325.44 is: 449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.42 : 810.64 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.42/810.64 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.42x = 810.64 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.42x = 263,814.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,814.68/587.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.11

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