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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.67, 810.94 and 322.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.67, 810.94 and 322.09 is: 444.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.67 : 810.94 = 322.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.67/810.94 = 322.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.67x = 810.94 × 322.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.67x = 261,195.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,195.66/587.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.46

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