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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.16, 778.49 and 328.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.16, 778.49 and 328.11 is: 452.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.16 : 778.49 = 328.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.16/778.49 = 328.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.16x = 778.49 × 328.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.16x = 255,430.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,430.35/564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.76

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