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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.86, 811.28 and 325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.86, 811.28 and 325.89 is: 449.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.86 : 811.28 = 325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.86/811.28 = 325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.86x = 811.28 × 325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.86x = 264,388.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,388.85/587.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.75

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