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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.03, 843.19 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.03, 843.19 and 301.92 is: 452.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.03 : 843.19 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.03/843.19 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.03x = 843.19 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.03x = 254,573.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,573.14/562.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.95

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