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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.60, 810.80 and 325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.60, 810.80 and 325.58 is: 449.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.60 : 810.80 = 325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.60/810.80 = 325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.60x = 810.80 × 325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.60x = 263,980.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,980.26/587.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.25

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