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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.18, 771.56 and 326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.18, 771.56 and 326.26 is: 450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.18 : 771.56 = 326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.18/771.56 = 326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.18x = 771.56 × 326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.18x = 251,729.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,729.17/559.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.18

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