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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.37, 778.57 and 328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.37, 778.57 and 328.26 is: 452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.37 : 778.57 = 328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.37/778.57 = 328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.37x = 778.57 × 328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.37x = 255,573.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,573.39/564.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.85

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