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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.38, 771.93 and 326.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.38, 771.93 and 326.55 is: 450.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.38 : 771.93 = 326.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.38/771.93 = 326.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.38x = 771.93 × 326.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.38x = 252,073.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,073.74/559.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.63

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