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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.44, 780 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.44, 780 and 332.64 is: 458.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.44 : 780 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.44/780 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.44x = 780 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.44x = 259,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,459.20/565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.86

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