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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.87, 776.69 and 326.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.87, 776.69 and 326.72 is: 450.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.87 : 776.69 = 326.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.87/776.69 = 326.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.87x = 776.69 × 326.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.87x = 253,760.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,760.16/562.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.83

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