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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.66, 776.40 and 326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.66, 776.40 and 326.68 is: 450.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.66 : 776.40 = 326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.66/776.40 = 326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.66x = 776.40 × 326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.66x = 253,634.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,634.35/562.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.78

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