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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.15, 844.43 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.15, 844.43 and 303.08 is: 454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.15 : 844.43 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.15/844.43 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.15x = 844.43 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.15x = 255,924.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,924.11/563.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.45

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