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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.15, 778.61 and 328.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.15, 778.61 and 328.10 is: 452.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.15 : 778.61 = 328.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.15/778.61 = 328.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.15x = 778.61 × 328.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.15x = 255,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,463.25/564.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.83

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