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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.44, 771.78 and 326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.44, 771.78 and 326.46 is: 450.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.44 : 771.78 = 326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.44/771.78 = 326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.44x = 771.78 × 326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.44x = 251,955.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,955.30/559.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.37

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