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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.72, 770.82 and 325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.72, 770.82 and 325.80 is: 449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.72 : 770.82 = 325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.72/770.82 = 325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.72x = 770.82 × 325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.72x = 251,133.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,133.16/558.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.48

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