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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.62, 810.91 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.62, 810.91 and 325.64 is: 449.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.62 : 810.91 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.62/810.91 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.62x = 810.91 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.62x = 264,061.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,061.49/587.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.38

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