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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.55, 779.04 and 328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.55, 779.04 and 328.48 is: 453.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.55 : 779.04 = 328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.55/779.04 = 328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.55x = 779.04 × 328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.55x = 255,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,899.06/564.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.28

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