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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.48, 780.18 and 332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.48, 780.18 and 332.56 is: 458.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.48 : 780.18 = 332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.48/780.18 = 332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.48x = 780.18 × 332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.48x = 259,456.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,456.66/565.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.83

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