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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.95, 780.87 and 326.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.95, 780.87 and 326.62 is: 450.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.95 : 780.87 = 326.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.95/780.87 = 326.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.95x = 780.87 × 326.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.95x = 255,046.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,046.13/565.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.65

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