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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.57, 770.93 and 325.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.57, 770.93 and 325.69 is: 449.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.57 : 770.93 = 325.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.57/770.93 = 325.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.57x = 770.93 × 325.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.57x = 251,084.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,084.19/558.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.51

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