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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.44, 810.56 and 354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.44, 810.56 and 354.48 is: 489.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.44 : 810.56 = 354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.44/810.56 = 354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.44x = 810.56 × 354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.44x = 287,327.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,327.31/587.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.12

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