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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.48, 810.90 and 351.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.48, 810.90 and 351.59 is: 485.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.48 : 810.90 = 351.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.48/810.90 = 351.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.48x = 810.90 × 351.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.48x = 285,100.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,100.28/587.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.30

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