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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.48, 844.12 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.48, 844.12 and 328.64 is: 492.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.48 : 844.12 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.48/844.12 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.48x = 844.12 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.48x = 277,405.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,405.73/563.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.31

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