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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.04, 771.64 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.04, 771.64 and 326.22 is: 450.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.04 : 771.64 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.04/771.64 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.04x = 771.64 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.04x = 251,724.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,724.40/559.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.28

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