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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.16, 771.60 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.16, 771.60 and 323.04 is: 445.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.16 : 771.60 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.16/771.60 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.16x = 771.60 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.16x = 249,257.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,257.66/559.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.77

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