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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.48, 810.71 and 325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.48, 810.71 and 325.49 is: 449.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.48 : 810.71 = 325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.48/810.71 = 325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.48x = 810.71 × 325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.48x = 263,878.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,878.00/587.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.17

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