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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.58, 810.84 and 325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.58, 810.84 and 325.62 is: 449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.58 : 810.84 = 325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.58/810.84 = 325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.58x = 810.84 × 325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.58x = 264,025.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,025.72/587.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.34

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