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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.08, 779.86 and 325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.08, 779.86 and 325.89 is: 449.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.08 : 779.86 = 325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.08/779.86 = 325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.08x = 779.86 × 325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.08x = 254,145.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,145.49/565.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.75

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