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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.94, 842.91 and 305.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.94, 842.91 and 305.62 is: 458.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.94 : 842.91 = 305.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.94/842.91 = 305.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.94x = 842.91 × 305.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.94x = 257,610.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,610.15/561.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.43

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