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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.23, 771.60 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.23, 771.60 and 323.16 is: 445.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.23 : 771.60 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.23/771.60 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.23x = 771.60 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.23x = 249,354.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,354.18/559.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.89

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