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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.73, 845.58 and 302.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.73, 845.58 and 302.93 is: 455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.73 : 845.58 = 302.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.73/845.58 = 302.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.73x = 845.58 × 302.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.73x = 256,147.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,147.32/562.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.19

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