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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.84, 843.06 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.84, 843.06 and 302.08 is: 452.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.84 : 843.06 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.84/843.06 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.84x = 843.06 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.84x = 254,671.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,671.56/562.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.48

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