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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.77, 811.05 and 325.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.77, 811.05 and 325.83 is: 449.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.77 : 811.05 = 325.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.77/811.05 = 325.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.77x = 811.05 × 325.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.77x = 264,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,266.24/587.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.61

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