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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.59, 844.23 and 302.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.59, 844.23 and 302.51 is: 453.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.59 : 844.23 = 302.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.59/844.23 = 302.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.59x = 844.23 × 302.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.59x = 255,388.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,388.02/562.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.95

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