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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.32, 778.76 and 328.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.32, 778.76 and 328.31 is: 453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.32 : 778.76 = 328.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.32/778.76 = 328.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.32x = 778.76 × 328.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.32x = 255,669.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,669.16/564.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.06

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