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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.86, 775.49 and 325.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.86, 775.49 and 325.97 is: 449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.86 : 775.49 = 325.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.86/775.49 = 325.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.86x = 775.49 × 325.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.86x = 252,786.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,786.48/561.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.91

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