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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.63, 811.07 and 354.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.63, 811.07 and 354.75 is: 489.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.63 : 811.07 = 354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.63/811.07 = 354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.63x = 811.07 × 354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.63x = 287,727.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,727.08/587.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.64

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