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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.96, 769.98 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.96, 769.98 and 325.12 is: 448.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.96 : 769.98 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.96/769.98 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.96x = 769.98 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.96x = 250,335.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,335.90/557.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.66

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