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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.94, 811.41 and 325.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.94, 811.41 and 325.95 is: 449.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.94 : 811.41 = 325.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.94/811.41 = 325.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.94x = 811.41 × 325.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.94x = 264,477.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,477.46/587.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.84

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