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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.34, 771.88 and 326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.34, 771.88 and 326.46 is: 450.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.34 : 771.88 = 326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.34/771.88 = 326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.34x = 771.88 × 326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.34x = 251,986.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,986.31/559.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.51

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