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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.48, 770.74 and 325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.48, 770.74 and 325.62 is: 449.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.48 : 770.74 = 325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.48/770.74 = 325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.48x = 770.74 × 325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.48x = 250,968.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,968.36/558.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.38

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