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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.28, 843.66 and 301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.28, 843.66 and 301.97 is: 453.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.28 : 843.66 = 301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.28/843.66 = 301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.28x = 843.66 × 301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.28x = 254,763.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,763.70/562.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.09

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