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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.62, 810.88 and 325.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.62, 810.88 and 325.63 is: 449.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.62 : 810.88 = 325.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.62/810.88 = 325.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.62x = 810.88 × 325.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.62x = 264,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,041.17/587.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.34

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