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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.28, 771.96 and 326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.28, 771.96 and 326.48 is: 450.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.28 : 771.96 = 326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.28/771.96 = 326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.28x = 771.96 × 326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.28x = 252,029.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,029.50/559.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.63

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