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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.94, 771.09 and 325.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.94, 771.09 and 325.93 is: 449.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.94 : 771.09 = 325.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.94/771.09 = 325.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.94x = 771.09 × 325.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.94x = 251,321.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,321.36/558.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.64

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