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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.07, 774.33 and 325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.07, 774.33 and 325.11 is: 448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.07 : 774.33 = 325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.07/774.33 = 325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.07x = 774.33 × 325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.07x = 251,742.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,742.43/561.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.68

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