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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.64, 770.89 and 322.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.64, 770.89 and 322.63 is: 445.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.64 : 770.89 = 322.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.64/770.89 = 322.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.64x = 770.89 × 322.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.64x = 248,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,712.24/558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.21

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