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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.69, 770.93 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.69, 770.93 and 322.65 is: 445.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.69 : 770.93 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.69/770.93 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.69x = 770.93 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.69x = 248,740.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,740.56/558.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.22

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