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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.68, 771.04 and 325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.68, 771.04 and 325.80 is: 449.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.68 : 771.04 = 325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.68/771.04 = 325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.68x = 771.04 × 325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.68x = 251,204.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,204.83/558.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.64

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