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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.41, 774.78 and 325.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.41, 774.78 and 325.28 is: 448.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.41 : 774.78 = 325.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.41/774.78 = 325.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.41x = 774.78 × 325.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.41x = 252,020.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,020.44/561.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.91

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