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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.74, 811.08 and 325.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.74, 811.08 and 325.78 is: 449.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.74 : 811.08 = 325.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.74/811.08 = 325.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.74x = 811.08 × 325.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.74x = 264,233.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,233.64/587.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.58

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