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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.66, 780.48 and 332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.66, 780.48 and 332.80 is: 459.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.66 : 780.48 = 332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.66/780.48 = 332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.66x = 780.48 × 332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.66x = 259,743.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,743.74/565.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.19

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