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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.40, 770.28 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.40, 770.28 and 325.48 is: 448.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.40 : 770.28 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.40/770.28 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.40x = 770.28 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.40x = 250,710.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,710.73/558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.98

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