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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.17, 770.39 and 322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.17, 770.39 and 322.28 is: 444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.17 : 770.39 = 322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.17/770.39 = 322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.17x = 770.39 × 322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.17x = 248,275.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,275.83/558.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.81

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