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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.09, 846.18 and 303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.09, 846.18 and 303.28 is: 455.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.09 : 846.18 = 303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.09/846.18 = 303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.09x = 846.18 × 303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.09x = 256,627.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,627.35/563.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.75

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