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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.47, 810.73 and 325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.47, 810.73 and 325.49 is: 449.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.47 : 810.73 = 325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.47/810.73 = 325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.47x = 810.73 × 325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.47x = 263,881.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,881.78/587.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.18

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