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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.66, 773.73 and 324.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.66, 773.73 and 324.62 is: 447.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.66 : 773.73 = 324.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.66/773.73 = 324.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.66x = 773.73 × 324.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.66x = 251,164.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,164.18/560.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.98

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