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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587.98, 811.40 and 322.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587.98, 811.40 and 322.43 is: 444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587.98 : 811.40 = 322.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587.98/811.40 = 322.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587.98x = 811.40 × 322.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587.98x = 261,614.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,614.03/587.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.94

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