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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.28, 774.51 and 328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.28, 774.51 and 328.54 is: 453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.28 : 774.51 = 328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.28/774.51 = 328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.28x = 774.51 × 328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.28x = 254,457.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,457.52/561.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.35

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