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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.79, 811.11 and 325.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.79, 811.11 and 325.77 is: 449.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.79 : 811.11 = 325.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.79/811.11 = 325.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.79x = 811.11 × 325.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.79x = 264,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,235.30/587.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.54

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