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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.63, 843.94 and 301.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.63, 843.94 and 301.83 is: 453.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.63 : 843.94 = 301.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.63/843.94 = 301.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.63x = 843.94 × 301.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.63x = 254,720.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,720.68/561.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.54

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