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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.96, 811.38 and 325.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.96, 811.38 and 325.97 is: 449.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.96 : 811.38 = 325.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.96/811.38 = 325.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.96x = 811.38 × 325.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.96x = 264,481.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,481.48/587.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.83

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