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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.68, 770.96 and 322.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.68, 770.96 and 322.63 is: 445.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.68 : 770.96 = 322.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.68/770.96 = 322.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.68x = 770.96 × 322.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.68x = 248,733.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,733.70/558.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.22

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