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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.50, 774.88 and 328.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.50, 774.88 and 328.62 is: 453.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.50 : 774.88 = 328.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.50/774.88 = 328.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.50x = 774.88 × 328.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.50x = 254,641.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,641.07/561.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.50

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