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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.10, 771.44 and 326.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.10, 771.44 and 326.10 is: 449.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.10 : 771.44 = 326.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.10/771.44 = 326.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.10x = 771.44 × 326.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.10x = 251,566.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,566.58/559.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.95

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