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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.88, 811.19 and 325.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.88, 811.19 and 325.91 is: 449.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.88 : 811.19 = 325.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.88/811.19 = 325.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.88x = 811.19 × 325.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.88x = 264,377.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,377.78/587.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.71

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