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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.71, 776.46 and 326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.71, 776.46 and 326.46 is: 450.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.71 : 776.46 = 326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.71/776.46 = 326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.71x = 776.46 × 326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.71x = 253,483.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,483.13/562.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.47

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