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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.33, 843.66 and 302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.33, 843.66 and 302.30 is: 453.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.33 : 843.66 = 302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.33/843.66 = 302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.33x = 843.66 × 302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.33x = 255,034.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,034.20/562.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.53

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