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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.13, 774.45 and 328.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.13, 774.45 and 328.21 is: 452.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.13 : 774.45 = 328.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.13/774.45 = 328.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.13x = 774.45 × 328.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.13x = 254,182.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,182.23/561.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.98

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