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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.93, 811.32 and 325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.93, 811.32 and 325.92 is: 449.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.93 : 811.32 = 325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.93/811.32 = 325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.93x = 811.32 × 325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.93x = 264,427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,427.23/587.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.76

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