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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.71, 811.10 and 325.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.71, 811.10 and 325.81 is: 449.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.71 : 811.10 = 325.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.71/811.10 = 325.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.71x = 811.10 × 325.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.71x = 264,262.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,262.86/587.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.65

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