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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.10, 779.64 and 332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.10, 779.64 and 332.30 is: 458.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.10 : 779.64 = 332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.10/779.64 = 332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.10x = 779.64 × 332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.10x = 259,074.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,074.37/565.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.46

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