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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.13, 771.59 and 326.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.13, 771.59 and 326.25 is: 450.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.13 : 771.59 = 326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.13/771.59 = 326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.13x = 771.59 × 326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.13x = 251,732.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,732.05/559.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.23

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