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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.50, 770.70 and 322.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.50, 770.70 and 322.45 is: 444.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.50 : 770.70 = 322.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.50/770.70 = 322.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.50x = 770.70 × 322.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.50x = 248,516.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,516.84/558.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.97

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