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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.69, 780.59 and 329.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.69, 780.59 and 329.69 is: 454.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.69 : 780.59 = 329.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.69/780.59 = 329.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.69x = 780.59 × 329.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.69x = 257,347.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,347.17/565.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.93

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