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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 780.84 and 329.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 780.84 and 329.90 is: 455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 780.84 = 329.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/780.84 = 329.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 780.84 × 329.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 257,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,599.12/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.19

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