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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.40, 843.10 and 302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.40, 843.10 and 302.54 is: 453.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.40 : 843.10 = 302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.40/843.10 = 302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.40x = 843.10 × 302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.40x = 255,071.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,071.47/562.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.54

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