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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.68, 811.01 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.68, 811.01 and 325.68 is: 449.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.68 : 811.01 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.68/811.01 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.68x = 811.01 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.68x = 264,129.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,129.74/587.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.44

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