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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.17, 844.50 and 303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.17, 844.50 and 303.09 is: 454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.17 : 844.50 = 303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.17/844.50 = 303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.17x = 844.50 × 303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.17x = 255,959.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,959.51/563.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.50

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