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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.06, 771.61 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.06, 771.61 and 326.22 is: 450.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.06 : 771.61 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.06/771.61 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.06x = 771.61 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.06x = 251,714.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,714.61/559.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.25

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