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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.76, 811.12 and 325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.76, 811.12 and 325.80 is: 449.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.76 : 811.12 = 325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.76/811.12 = 325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.76x = 811.12 × 325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.76x = 264,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,262.90/587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.61

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