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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.15, 775.46 and 329.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.15, 775.46 and 329.23 is: 454.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.15 : 775.46 = 329.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.15/775.46 = 329.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.15x = 775.46 × 329.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.15x = 255,303.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,303.05/562.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.15

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