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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.61, 843.61 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.61, 843.61 and 302.92 is: 454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.61 : 843.61 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.61/843.61 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.61x = 843.61 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.61x = 255,546.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,546.34/562.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.22

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