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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.88, 774.06 and 324.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.88, 774.06 and 324.91 is: 448.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.88 : 774.06 = 324.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.88/774.06 = 324.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.88x = 774.06 × 324.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.88x = 251,499.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,499.83/560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.40

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