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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.65, 779.32 and 328.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.65, 779.32 and 328.67 is: 453.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.65 : 779.32 = 328.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.65/779.32 = 328.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.65x = 779.32 × 328.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.65x = 256,138.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,138.25/564.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.62

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