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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.69, 776.48 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.69, 776.48 and 326.64 is: 450.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.69 : 776.48 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.69/776.48 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.69x = 776.48 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.69x = 253,629.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,629.43/562.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.74

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