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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.70, 811.06 and 325.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.70, 811.06 and 325.71 is: 449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.70 : 811.06 = 325.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.70/811.06 = 325.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.70x = 811.06 × 325.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.70x = 264,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,170.35/587.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.50

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