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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.64, 770.91 and 325.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.64, 770.91 and 325.75 is: 449.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.64 : 770.91 = 325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.64/770.91 = 325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.64x = 770.91 × 325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.64x = 251,123.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,123.93/558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.53

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