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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.13, 844.69 and 302.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.13, 844.69 and 302.33 is: 454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.13 : 844.69 = 302.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.13/844.69 = 302.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.13x = 844.69 × 302.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.13x = 255,369.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,369.39/562.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.29

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