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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.48, 810.74 and 325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.48, 810.74 and 325.49 is: 449.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.48 : 810.74 = 325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.48/810.74 = 325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.48x = 810.74 × 325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.48x = 263,887.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,887.76/587.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.19

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