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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.77, 844.52 and 303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.77, 844.52 and 303.21 is: 455.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.77 : 844.52 = 303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.77/844.52 = 303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.77x = 844.52 × 303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.77x = 256,065.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,065.39/562.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.01

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