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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.67, 780.56 and 329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.67, 780.56 and 329.59 is: 454.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.67 : 780.56 = 329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.67/780.56 = 329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.67x = 780.56 × 329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.67x = 257,259.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,259.22/565.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.79

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