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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.05, 771.59 and 326.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.05, 771.59 and 326.29 is: 450.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.05 : 771.59 = 326.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.05/771.59 = 326.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.05x = 771.59 × 326.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.05x = 251,760.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,760.47/559.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.34

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