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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.89, 811.26 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.89, 811.26 and 322.32 is: 444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.89 : 811.26 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.89/811.26 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.89x = 811.26 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.89x = 261,488.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,488.16/587.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.79

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