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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.60, 810.88 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.60, 810.88 and 325.60 is: 449.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.60 : 810.88 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.60/810.88 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.60x = 810.88 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.60x = 264,022.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,022.53/587.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.32

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