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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.77, 811.16 and 325.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.77, 811.16 and 325.78 is: 449.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.77 : 811.16 = 325.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.77/811.16 = 325.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.77x = 811.16 × 325.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.77x = 264,259.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,259.70/587.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.60

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