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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.39, 777.46 and 327.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.39, 777.46 and 327.33 is: 451.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.39 : 777.46 = 327.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.39/777.46 = 327.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.39x = 777.46 × 327.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.39x = 254,485.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,485.98/563.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.70

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