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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.85, 774.08 and 324.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.85, 774.08 and 324.94 is: 448.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.85 : 774.08 = 324.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.85/774.08 = 324.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.85x = 774.08 × 324.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.85x = 251,529.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,529.56/560.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.48

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