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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.65, 780.57 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.65, 780.57 and 329.58 is: 454.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.65 : 780.57 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.65/780.57 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.65x = 780.57 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.65x = 257,260.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,260.26/565.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.80

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