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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.63, 774.99 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.63, 774.99 and 328.80 is: 453.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.63 : 774.99 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.63/774.99 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.63x = 774.99 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.63x = 254,816.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,816.71/561.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.71

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