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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.38, 771.84 and 326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.38, 771.84 and 326.58 is: 450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.38 : 771.84 = 326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.38/771.84 = 326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.38x = 771.84 × 326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.38x = 252,067.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,067.51/559.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.62

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