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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.18, 841.46 and 301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.18, 841.46 and 301.54 is: 451.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.18 : 841.46 = 301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.18/841.46 = 301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.18x = 841.46 × 301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.18x = 253,730.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,730.39/562.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.34

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