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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.46, 810.62 and 325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.46, 810.62 and 325.46 is: 449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.46 : 810.62 = 325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.46/810.62 = 325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.46x = 810.62 × 325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.46x = 263,824.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,824.39/587.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.09

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