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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.34, 775.98 and 329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.34, 775.98 and 329.46 is: 454.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.34 : 775.98 = 329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.34/775.98 = 329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.34x = 775.98 × 329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.34x = 255,654.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,654.37/562.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.63

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