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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.64, 810.68 and 354.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.64, 810.68 and 354.63 is: 489.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.64 : 810.68 = 354.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.64/810.68 = 354.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.64x = 810.68 × 354.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.64x = 287,487.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,487.40/587.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.23

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