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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.72, 811.07 and 325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.72, 811.07 and 325.76 is: 449.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.72 : 811.07 = 325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.72/811.07 = 325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.72x = 811.07 × 325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.72x = 264,208.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,208.48/587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.55

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