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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.27, 779.84 and 329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.27, 779.84 and 329.18 is: 454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.27 : 779.84 = 329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.27/779.84 = 329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.27x = 779.84 × 329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.27x = 256,705.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,705.78/565.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.13

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