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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.50, 810.78 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.50, 810.78 and 325.54 is: 449.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.50 : 810.78 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.50/810.78 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.50x = 810.78 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.50x = 263,941.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,941.32/587.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.26

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