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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.60, 770.72 and 322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.60, 770.72 and 322.48 is: 444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.60 : 770.72 = 322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.60/770.72 = 322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.60x = 770.72 × 322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.60x = 248,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,541.14/558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.94

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