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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.40, 774.42 and 328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.40, 774.42 and 328.48 is: 453.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.40 : 774.42 = 328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.40/774.42 = 328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.40x = 774.42 × 328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.40x = 254,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,381.48/561.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.12

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