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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.13, 779.81 and 329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.13, 779.81 and 329.12 is: 454.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.13 : 779.81 = 329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.13/779.81 = 329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.13x = 779.81 × 329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.13x = 256,653.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,653.45/565.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.15

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