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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.87, 774.04 and 324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.87, 774.04 and 324.88 is: 448.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.87 : 774.04 = 324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.87/774.04 = 324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.87x = 774.04 × 324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.87x = 251,471.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,471.49/560.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.36

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