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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.03, 778.26 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.03, 778.26 and 328.02 is: 452.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.03 : 778.26 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.03/778.26 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.03x = 778.26 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.03x = 255,284.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,284.85/564.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.61

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