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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.71, 776.48 and 326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.71, 776.48 and 326.73 is: 450.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.71 : 776.48 = 326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.71/776.48 = 326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.71x = 776.48 × 326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.71x = 253,699.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,699.31/562.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.85

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