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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.14, 770.34 and 325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.14, 770.34 and 325.30 is: 448.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.14 : 770.34 = 325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.14/770.34 = 325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.14x = 770.34 × 325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.14x = 250,591.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,591.60/558.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.98

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