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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.66, 773.82 and 324.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.66, 773.82 and 324.63 is: 448.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.66 : 773.82 = 324.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.66/773.82 = 324.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.66x = 773.82 × 324.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.66x = 251,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,205.19/560.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.06

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