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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.53, 810.83 and 325.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.53, 810.83 and 325.59 is: 449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.53 : 810.83 = 325.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.53/810.83 = 325.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.53x = 810.83 × 325.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.53x = 263,998.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,998.14/587.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.34

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