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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.51, 777.64 and 327.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.51, 777.64 and 327.47 is: 451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.51 : 777.64 = 327.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.51/777.64 = 327.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.51x = 777.64 × 327.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.51x = 254,656.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,656.53/563.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.92

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