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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.70, 776.30 and 329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.70, 776.30 and 329.70 is: 454.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.70 : 776.30 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.70/776.30 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.70x = 776.30 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.70x = 255,946.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,946.11/562.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.85

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