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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.94, 846 and 304.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.94, 846 and 304.07 is: 456.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.94 : 846 = 304.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.94/846 = 304.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.94x = 846 × 304.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.94x = 257,238.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,238.99/563.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.15

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