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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.44, 776.18 and 329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.44, 776.18 and 329.70 is: 454.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.44 : 776.18 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.44/776.18 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.44x = 776.18 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.44x = 255,906.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,906.55/562.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.99

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