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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.41, 778.96 and 328.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.41, 778.96 and 328.36 is: 453.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.41 : 778.96 = 328.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.41/778.96 = 328.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.41x = 778.96 × 328.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.41x = 255,779.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,779.31/564.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.18

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