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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.44, 776.19 and 326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.44, 776.19 and 326.40 is: 450.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.44 : 776.19 = 326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.44/776.19 = 326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.44x = 776.19 × 326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.44x = 253,348.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,348.42/562.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.45

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