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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.96, 846.18 and 303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.96, 846.18 and 303.90 is: 455.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.96 : 846.18 = 303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.96/846.18 = 303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.96x = 846.18 × 303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.96x = 257,154.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,154.10/563.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.98

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