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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.02, 771.42 and 322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.02, 771.42 and 322.92 is: 445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.02 : 771.42 = 322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.02/771.42 = 322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.02x = 771.42 × 322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.02x = 249,106.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,106.95/559.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.61

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