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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.42, 770.64 and 322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.42, 770.64 and 322.38 is: 444.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.42 : 770.64 = 322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.42/770.64 = 322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.42x = 770.64 × 322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.42x = 248,438.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,438.92/558.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.90

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