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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.31, 775.99 and 329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.31, 775.99 and 329.44 is: 454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.31 : 775.99 = 329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.31/775.99 = 329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.31x = 775.99 × 329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.31x = 255,640.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,640.62/562.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.62

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