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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.48, 775.96 and 329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.48, 775.96 and 329.56 is: 454.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.48 : 775.96 = 329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.48/775.96 = 329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.48x = 775.96 × 329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.48x = 255,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,725.38/562.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.64

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