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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558.95, 771.24 and 322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558.95, 771.24 and 322.84 is: 445.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558.95 : 771.24 = 322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558.95/771.24 = 322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558.95x = 771.24 × 322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558.95x = 248,987.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,987.12/558.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.46

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