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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.65, 771.12 and 325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.65, 771.12 and 325.82 is: 449.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.65 : 771.12 = 325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.65/771.12 = 325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.65x = 771.12 × 325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.65x = 251,244.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,244.69/558.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.74

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