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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.59, 810.88 and 322.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.59, 810.88 and 322.05 is: 444.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.59 : 810.88 = 322.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.59/810.88 = 322.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.59x = 810.88 × 322.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.59x = 261,142.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,142.70/587.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.43

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