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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.28, 770.43 and 322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.28, 770.43 and 322.18 is: 444.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.28 : 770.43 = 322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.28/770.43 = 322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.28x = 770.43 × 322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.28x = 248,217.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,217.14/558.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.61

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