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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.50, 770.76 and 325.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.50, 770.76 and 325.70 is: 449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.50 : 770.76 = 325.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.50/770.76 = 325.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.50x = 770.76 × 325.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.50x = 251,036.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,036.53/558.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.48

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