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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.51, 770.63 and 325.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.51, 770.63 and 325.59 is: 449.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.51 : 770.63 = 325.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.51/770.63 = 325.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.51x = 770.63 × 325.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.51x = 250,909.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,909.42/558.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.25

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