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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.04, 774.23 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.04, 774.23 and 325.02 is: 448.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.04 : 774.23 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.04/774.23 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.04x = 774.23 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.04x = 251,641.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,641.51/561.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.53

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