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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.95, 776.83 and 326.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.95, 776.83 and 326.89 is: 451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.95 : 776.83 = 326.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.95/776.83 = 326.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.95x = 776.83 × 326.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.95x = 253,937.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,937.96/562.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.08

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