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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.57, 810.81 and 325.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.57, 810.81 and 325.57 is: 449.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.57 : 810.81 = 325.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.57/810.81 = 325.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.57x = 810.81 × 325.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.57x = 263,973.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,973.78/587.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.26

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