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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.71, 811.02 and 325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.71, 811.02 and 325.72 is: 449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.71 : 811.02 = 325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.71/811.02 = 325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.71x = 811.02 × 325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.71x = 264,165.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,165.43/587.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.48

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