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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.55, 770.90 and 325.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.55, 770.90 and 325.79 is: 449.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.55 : 770.90 = 325.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.55/770.90 = 325.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.55x = 770.90 × 325.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.55x = 251,149.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,149.88/558.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.65

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