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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.45, 774.42 and 328.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.45, 774.42 and 328.58 is: 453.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.45 : 774.42 = 328.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.45/774.42 = 328.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.45x = 774.42 × 328.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.45x = 254,458.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,458.92/561.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.22

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