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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.11, 844.36 and 303.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.11, 844.36 and 303.42 is: 454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.11 : 844.36 = 303.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.11/844.36 = 303.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.11x = 844.36 × 303.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.11x = 256,195.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,195.71/563.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.97

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