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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.23, 844.17 and 302.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.23, 844.17 and 302.86 is: 453.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.23 : 844.17 = 302.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.23/844.17 = 302.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.23x = 844.17 × 302.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.23x = 255,665.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,665.33/563.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.93

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