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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.95, 811.35 and 325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.95, 811.35 and 325.96 is: 449.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.95 : 811.35 = 325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.95/811.35 = 325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.95x = 811.35 × 325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.95x = 264,467.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,467.65/587.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.81

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