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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.43, 810.65 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.43, 810.65 and 325.44 is: 449.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.43 : 810.65 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.43/810.65 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.43x = 810.65 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.43x = 263,816.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,816.31/587.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.10

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