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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.63, 773.69 and 324.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.63, 773.69 and 324.59 is: 447.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.63 : 773.69 = 324.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.63/773.69 = 324.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.63x = 773.69 × 324.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.63x = 251,128.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,128.98/560.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.94

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