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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.28, 843.84 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.28, 843.84 and 302.64 is: 453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.28 : 843.84 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.28/843.84 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.28x = 843.84 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.28x = 255,379.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,379.74/563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.38

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