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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.41, 843.85 and 302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.41, 843.85 and 302.10 is: 453.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.41 : 843.85 = 302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.41/843.85 = 302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.41x = 843.85 × 302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.41x = 254,931.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,931.48/562.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.29

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