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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.76, 811.05 and 325.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.76, 811.05 and 325.77 is: 449.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.76 : 811.05 = 325.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.76/811.05 = 325.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.76x = 811.05 × 325.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.76x = 264,215.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,215.76/587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.53

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