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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.32, 774.60 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.32, 774.60 and 328.44 is: 453.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.32 : 774.60 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.32/774.60 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.32x = 774.60 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.32x = 254,409.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,409.62/561.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.23

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