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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.41, 841.80 and 301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.41, 841.80 and 301.75 is: 451.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.41 : 841.80 = 301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.41/841.80 = 301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.41x = 841.80 × 301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.41x = 254,013.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,013.15/562.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.65

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