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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.62, 770.84 and 322.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.62, 770.84 and 322.46 is: 444.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.62 : 770.84 = 322.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.62/770.84 = 322.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.62x = 770.84 × 322.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.62x = 248,561.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,561.21/558.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.96

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