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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.45, 810.61 and 325.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.45, 810.61 and 325.42 is: 449.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.45 : 810.61 = 325.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.45/810.61 = 325.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.45x = 810.61 × 325.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.45x = 263,785.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,785.87/587.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.03

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