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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.06, 778.51 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.06, 778.51 and 328.05 is: 452.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.06 : 778.51 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.06/778.51 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.06x = 778.51 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.06x = 255,390.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,390.62/564.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.77

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