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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.90, 811.35 and 326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.90, 811.35 and 326 is: 449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.90 : 811.35 = 326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.90/811.35 = 326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.90x = 811.35 × 326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.90x = 264,500.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,500.10/587.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.91

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