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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.96, 776.81 and 326.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.96, 776.81 and 326.71 is: 450.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.96 : 776.81 = 326.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.96/776.81 = 326.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.96x = 776.81 × 326.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.96x = 253,786.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,786.08/562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.81

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