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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.19, 774.54 and 325.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.19, 774.54 and 325.29 is: 448.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.19 : 774.54 = 325.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.19/774.54 = 325.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.19x = 774.54 × 325.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.19x = 251,950.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,950.12/561.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.96

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