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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.97, 774.14 and 324.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.97, 774.14 and 324.90 is: 448.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.97 : 774.14 = 324.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.97/774.14 = 324.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.97x = 774.14 × 324.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.97x = 251,516.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,516.46/560.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.36

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