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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.48, 810.44 and 351.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.48, 810.44 and 351.29 is: 484.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.48 : 810.44 = 351.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.48/810.44 = 351.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.48x = 810.44 × 351.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.48x = 284,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,693.66/587.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.61

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