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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.08, 844.31 and 302.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.08, 844.31 and 302.98 is: 454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.08 : 844.31 = 302.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.08/844.31 = 302.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.08x = 844.31 × 302.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.08x = 255,807.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,807.53/563.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.30

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