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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.96, 774.16 and 324.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.96, 774.16 and 324.98 is: 448.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.96 : 774.16 = 324.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.96/774.16 = 324.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.96x = 774.16 × 324.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.96x = 251,585.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,585.96/560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.50

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