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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.82, 780.62 and 329.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.82, 780.62 and 329.65 is: 454.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.82 : 780.62 = 329.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.82/780.62 = 329.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.82x = 780.62 × 329.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.82x = 257,331.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,331.38/565.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.79

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