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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.63, 775.14 and 328.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.63, 775.14 and 328.71 is: 453.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.63 : 775.14 = 328.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.63/775.14 = 328.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.63x = 775.14 × 328.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.63x = 254,796.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,796.27/561.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.67

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