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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.05, 771.49 and 323.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.05, 771.49 and 323.05 is: 445.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.05 : 771.49 = 323.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.05/771.49 = 323.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.05x = 771.49 × 323.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.05x = 249,229.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,229.04/559.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.81

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