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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.96, 846.66 and 307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.96, 846.66 and 307.64 is: 461.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.96 : 846.66 = 307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.96/846.66 = 307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.96x = 846.66 × 307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.96x = 260,466.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,466.48/563.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.85

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