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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.64, 770.98 and 322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.64, 770.98 and 322.64 is: 445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.64 : 770.98 = 322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.64/770.98 = 322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.64x = 770.98 × 322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.64x = 248,748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,748.99/558.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.28

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