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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.65, 811.01 and 325.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.65, 811.01 and 325.75 is: 449.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.65 : 811.01 = 325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.65/811.01 = 325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.65x = 811.01 × 325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.65x = 264,184.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,184.88/587.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.56

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