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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.40, 775.80 and 329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.40, 775.80 and 329.48 is: 454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.40 : 775.80 = 329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.40/775.80 = 329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.40x = 775.80 × 329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.40x = 255,610.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,610.58/562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.50

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