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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.42, 774.63 and 328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.42, 774.63 and 328.50 is: 453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.42 : 774.63 = 328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.42/774.63 = 328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.42x = 774.63 × 328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.42x = 254,465.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,465.96/561.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.25

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