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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.44, 810.76 and 354.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.44, 810.76 and 354.70 is: 489.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.44 : 810.76 = 354.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.44/810.76 = 354.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.44x = 810.76 × 354.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.44x = 287,573.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,573.66/587.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.54

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