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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.83, 811.23 and 325.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.83, 811.23 and 325.85 is: 449.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.83 : 811.23 = 325.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.83/811.23 = 325.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.83x = 811.23 × 325.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.83x = 264,335.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,335.24/587.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.68

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