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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.93, 775.51 and 325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.93, 775.51 and 325.96 is: 449.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.93 : 775.51 = 325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.93/775.51 = 325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.93x = 775.51 × 325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.93x = 252,785.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,785.24/561.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.85

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