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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.90, 811.30 and 325.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.90, 811.30 and 325.91 is: 449.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.90 : 811.30 = 325.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.90/811.30 = 325.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.90x = 811.30 × 325.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.90x = 264,410.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,410.78/587.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.75

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