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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.04, 771.58 and 323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.04, 771.58 and 323.12 is: 445.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.04 : 771.58 = 323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.04/771.58 = 323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.04x = 771.58 × 323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.04x = 249,313.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,313.44/559.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.97

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