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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.42, 778.91 and 328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.42, 778.91 and 328.52 is: 453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.42 : 778.91 = 328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.42/778.91 = 328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.42x = 778.91 × 328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.42x = 255,881.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,881.98/564.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.35

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