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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.77, 843.62 and 305.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.77, 843.62 and 305.73 is: 458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.77 : 843.62 = 305.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.77/843.62 = 305.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.77x = 843.62 × 305.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.77x = 257,918.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,918.41/562.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.30

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