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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.06, 779.89 and 329.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.06, 779.89 and 329.05 is: 454.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.06 : 779.89 = 329.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.06/779.89 = 329.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.06x = 779.89 × 329.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.06x = 256,622.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,622.80/565.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.15

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