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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.63, 810.87 and 325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.63, 810.87 and 325.65 is: 449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.63 : 810.87 = 325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.63/810.87 = 325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.63x = 810.87 × 325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.63x = 264,059.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,059.82/587.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.37

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