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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.05, 841.61 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.05, 841.61 and 301.59 is: 451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.05 : 841.61 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.05/841.61 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.05x = 841.61 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.05x = 253,819.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,819.65/562.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.60

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