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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.48, 774.82 and 328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.48, 774.82 and 328.52 is: 453.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.48 : 774.82 = 328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.48/774.82 = 328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.48x = 774.82 × 328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.48x = 254,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,543.87/561.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.34

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