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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.49, 810.75 and 325.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.49, 810.75 and 325.51 is: 449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.49 : 810.75 = 325.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.49/810.75 = 325.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.49x = 810.75 × 325.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.49x = 263,907.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,907.23/587.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.21

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