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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.99, 558.98 and 326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.99, 558.98 and 326.82 is: 451.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.99 : 558.98 = 326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.99/558.98 = 326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.99x = 558.98 × 326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.99x = 182,686.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,686.61/404.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.09

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