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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.94, 772.47 and 326.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.94, 772.47 and 326.93 is: 451.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.94 : 772.47 = 326.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.94/772.47 = 326.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.94x = 772.47 × 326.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.94x = 252,543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,543.62/559.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.02

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