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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.70, 780.63 and 332.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.70, 780.63 and 332.78 is: 459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.70 : 780.63 = 332.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.70/780.63 = 332.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.70x = 780.63 × 332.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.70x = 259,778.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,778.05/565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.22

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