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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.28, 843.57 and 302.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.28, 843.57 and 302.17 is: 453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.28 : 843.57 = 302.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.28/843.57 = 302.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.28x = 843.57 × 302.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.28x = 254,898.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,898.68/562.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.33

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