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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.68, 810.99 and 325.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.68, 810.99 and 325.69 is: 449.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.68 : 810.99 = 325.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.68/810.99 = 325.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.68x = 810.99 × 325.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.68x = 264,129.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,129.31/587.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.45

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