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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.72, 843.45 and 302.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.72, 843.45 and 302.07 is: 452.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.72 : 843.45 = 302.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.72/843.45 = 302.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.72x = 843.45 × 302.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.72x = 254,779.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,779.93/562.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.77

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