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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.14, 778.41 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.14, 778.41 and 328.12 is: 452.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.14 : 778.41 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.14/778.41 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.14x = 778.41 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.14x = 255,411.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,411.89/564.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.75

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