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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.12, 779.62 and 329.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.12, 779.62 and 329.05 is: 453.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.12 : 779.62 = 329.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.12/779.62 = 329.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.12x = 779.62 × 329.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.12x = 256,533.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,533.96/565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.95

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