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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.70, 780.77 and 329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.70, 780.77 and 329.70 is: 455.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.70 : 780.77 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.70/780.77 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.70x = 780.77 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.70x = 257,419.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,419.23/565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.04

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