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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.07, 774.42 and 324.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.07, 774.42 and 324.97 is: 448.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.07 : 774.42 = 324.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.07/774.42 = 324.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.07x = 774.42 × 324.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.07x = 251,663.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,663.27/561.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.54

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