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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.90, 811.18 and 325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.90, 811.18 and 325.86 is: 449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.90 : 811.18 = 325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.90/811.18 = 325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.90x = 811.18 × 325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.90x = 264,331.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,331.11/587.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.62

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