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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.75, 771.08 and 325.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.75, 771.08 and 325.83 is: 449.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.75 : 771.08 = 325.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.75/771.08 = 325.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.75x = 771.08 × 325.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.75x = 251,239.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,239.37/558.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.65

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