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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.27, 778.59 and 328.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.27, 778.59 and 328.23 is: 452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.27 : 778.59 = 328.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.27/778.59 = 328.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.27x = 778.59 × 328.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.27x = 255,556.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,556.60/564.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.90

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