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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.69, 811.02 and 325.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.69, 811.02 and 325.70 is: 449.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.69 : 811.02 = 325.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.69/811.02 = 325.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.69x = 811.02 × 325.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.69x = 264,149.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,149.21/587.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.47

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