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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.11, 771.46 and 322.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.11, 771.46 and 322.97 is: 445.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.11 : 771.46 = 322.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.11/771.46 = 322.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.11x = 771.46 × 322.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.11x = 249,159.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,159.56/559.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.64

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