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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.30, 778.67 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.30, 778.67 and 325.02 is: 448.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.30 : 778.67 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.30/778.67 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.30x = 778.67 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.30x = 253,081.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,081.70/564.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.49

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