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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.62, 810.89 and 354.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.62, 810.89 and 354.70 is: 489.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.62 : 810.89 = 354.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.62/810.89 = 354.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.62x = 810.89 × 354.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.62x = 287,622.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,622.68/587.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.47

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