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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.14, 779.95 and 325.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.14, 779.95 and 325.87 is: 449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.14 : 779.95 = 325.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.14/779.95 = 325.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.14x = 779.95 × 325.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.14x = 254,162.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,162.06/565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.73

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