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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.66, 844.43 and 302.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.66, 844.43 and 302.91 is: 453.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.66 : 844.43 = 302.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.66/844.43 = 302.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.66x = 844.43 × 302.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.66x = 255,781.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,781.61/563.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.79

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