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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.71, 775.08 and 325.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.71, 775.08 and 325.46 is: 449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.71 : 775.08 = 325.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.71/775.08 = 325.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.71x = 775.08 × 325.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.71x = 252,257.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,257.54/561.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.09

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