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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.47, 774.66 and 325.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.47, 774.66 and 325.36 is: 448.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.47 : 774.66 = 325.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.47/774.66 = 325.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.47x = 774.66 × 325.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.47x = 252,043.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,043.38/561.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.90

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