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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.14, 844.94 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.14, 844.94 and 303.46 is: 455.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.14 : 844.94 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.14/844.94 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.14x = 844.94 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.14x = 256,405.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,405.49/563.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.31

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