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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.81, 811.16 and 322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.81, 811.16 and 322.24 is: 444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.81 : 811.16 = 322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.81/811.16 = 322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.81x = 811.16 × 322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.81x = 261,388.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,388.20/587.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.68

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