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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.59, 810.90 and 325.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.59, 810.90 and 325.61 is: 449.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.59 : 810.90 = 325.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.59/810.90 = 325.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.59x = 810.90 × 325.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.59x = 264,037.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,037.15/587.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.36

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