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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.33, 843.18 and 302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.33, 843.18 and 302.23 is: 453.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.33 : 843.18 = 302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.33/843.18 = 302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.33x = 843.18 × 302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.33x = 254,834.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,834.29/562.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.18

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