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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.34, 778.62 and 328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.34, 778.62 and 328.24 is: 452.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.34 : 778.62 = 328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.34/778.62 = 328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.34x = 778.62 × 328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.34x = 255,572.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,572.59/564.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.87

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