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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.43, 773.46 and 324.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.43, 773.46 and 324.33 is: 447.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.43 : 773.46 = 324.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.43/773.46 = 324.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.43x = 773.46 × 324.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.43x = 250,856.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,856.28/560.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.61

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