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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.38, 778.90 and 328.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.38, 778.90 and 328.42 is: 453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.38 : 778.90 = 328.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.38/778.90 = 328.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.38x = 778.90 × 328.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.38x = 255,806.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,806.34/564.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.25

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