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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.12, 778.56 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.12, 778.56 and 328.02 is: 452.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.12 : 778.56 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.12/778.56 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.12x = 778.56 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.12x = 255,383.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,383.25/564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.71

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