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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.32, 776.11 and 329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.32, 776.11 and 329.44 is: 454.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.32 : 776.11 = 329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.32/776.11 = 329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.32x = 776.11 × 329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.32x = 255,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,681.68/562.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.69

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