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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.49, 771.98 and 323.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.49, 771.98 and 323.35 is: 446.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.49 : 771.98 = 323.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.49/771.98 = 323.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.49x = 771.98 × 323.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.49x = 249,616.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,616.19/559.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.15

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