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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.32, 776.08 and 329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.32, 776.08 and 329.48 is: 454.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.32 : 776.08 = 329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.32/776.08 = 329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.32x = 776.08 × 329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.32x = 255,702.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,702.84/562.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.73

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